Fisherton Street Bridge to benefit from waterproofing works

Wiltshire Council is carrying out work to waterproof Fisherton Street Bridge in Salisbury as part of its routine maintenance programme.

The works involve removing the existing footpath slabs and road surface exposing the deck of the bridge. The deck will then be prepared in readiness to receive a new spray applied waterproofing system. Following this the footpath slabs will be re-laid, and the road reinstated up to base level.

The works will be completed in two parts with a north and south phase. The north phase started on 8 April 2024 and will complete on 5 June 2024. The south phase will take place from 6 June 2024 to 17 July 2024.

The final surfacing will be completed as part of the neighbouring Fisherton Gateway improvements.

Cllr Nick Holder, Wiltshire Council's Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene and Flooding, said: Our routine inspections show there is water seeping through the bridge deck, which if left unattended, could affect the ongoing future maintenance of the structure. As part of our preventative approach, we are carrying out the necessary work now to reduce more expensive and time-consuming repairs in the future. This is in line with our Business Plan which aims to ensure we have well-connected communities.

Whilst this work does not form part of the £9 million investment in the city centre from the government's Future High Streets Fund, it is sensible to carry out the works at the same time as the ongoing enhancements being carried out at Fisherton Gateway. The bridge works will coincide with the improvement works being carried out and traffic management arrangements in place at the western end of the Fisherton Gateway scheme to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses. We apologise for any inconvenience but can reassure everyone that businesses in the area are open as usual.