The reopened footpath, which has been closed since August 2022, connects the Ashley Road site with the second site at Central Car Park, providing a key transport link for pedestrians and cyclists into the city centre. READ MORE: 'Salt' on Milford Street selling 'water' themed artwork It is is a popular walking route for residents and visitors travelling into the city centre from the north-western areas of Salisbury and will allow pedestrian access along the River Avon and Mill Stream from Waitrose to the city centre. Councillor Richard Clewer, Leader of Wiltshire Council, said: “It is a key priority for us, to have vibrant, well-connected communities and that we have an efficient and effective transport network offering viable alternatives to the car.
"We are delighted that this key walking and cycling route into Salisbury has now reopened, which will not only encourage more people to visit and spend time in the city centre and to take in the beautiful new surroundings that the River Park scheme has to offer, but also comes with the added benefits of reducing carbon emissions and improving the air quality in the area. “We can’t wait to see the final stages of the project take shape and look forward to the project being completed later this year.” Salisbury River Park is a large transformative project, being delivered by the Environment Agency, that aims to reduce flood risk to over 350 homes and businesses in Salisbury, providing major ecological, amenity, walking and.
