Work begins to improve cycleway on one of Salisbury's busiest roads
Highways England say it will "resolve a missing link on one of the National Cycle Network's key routes"
The organisation are investing £630,000 into improving the A36 Southampton Road cycleway.
The 800 metre lane between College Roundabout and Bourne Way Roundabout is going to be getting some upgrades.
A number of works are going to be carried out:
- Footpath widening
- Reconfiguration
- New signs and lining
- High friction surfacing at entrances
Work began yesterday (Monday January 4th) and are expected to be completed by the end of March.
They are being done overnight under signalling, and pedestrians are being asked to use the southern side footway.
Highways England Route Manager Neil Winter said:
"We're committed to significantly improving cycle efficiency and safety across our road network, and the new and improved cycle way will make it much easier and safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
At Highways England, our work goes beyond operating, maintaining and improving roads. We're investing in the environment and communities surrounding our network, as well as the people travelling and working on it.
We aim to address social and environmental issues and add real value to society.
We're delighted to be partnering with Wiltshire Council to realise this project - a glowing example of how this funding can make life better for communities living and working near our roads."
It's phase two of the scheme, with previous work introducing a route from Petersfinger Park and Ride to Bourne Way.
Cllr Bridget Wayman, Cabinet member for Highways at Wiltshire Council, said:
"The council supports any measures that seek to encourage more people to use sustainable modes of travel and welcome the improvements proposed by Highways England."
The money is coming from Highways England's new Users and Communities fund.