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BBC News
11-08-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Work to repair Salisbury's 'killer kerb' to begin
Work to repair a kerb which has reportedly been struck by multiple vehicles is to start next week, Wiltshire Council has 35cm (13in) 'trief' kerb in Fisherton Street, Salisbury, is designed to protect pedestrians by stopping vehicles mounting the Council said it would replace the section that has been damaged by vehicles striking it despite an audit not raising any concerns about the use of the kerb had been listed as a tourist attraction on Google Maps and has had multiple Facebook pages dedicated to it. Several residents told the BBC in July that the "killer kerb" was creating a "hubcap graveyard" Geddy Porter said he had fixed damage to cars which had hit the said repairs could cost thousands. "We've had a few customers who have done the same thing - all on the bottom edge of the cars," he said. In addition to repairing the kerb, the council said a bollard would also be installed at the corner of the footpath to stop drivers making the turn from South Western Road from striking repair work is due to take place from 18 to 26 August with temporary traffic lights installed during that Martin Smith said: "This is a key junction providing access to the railway station and city centre with approximately 11,000 vehicles passing under the Fisherton Street railway bridge each day."It is important that the infrastructure installed at this location supports pedestrian safety, especially with the recent opening of Fisherton Car Park for rail customers, which has increased footfall in the area."
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
'A simple improvement could be implemented at Salisbury's Trief kerb'
THERE have been a lot of letters and opinions about the Trief kerb on the roundabout on Fisherton Street, where there have been multiple accidents when turning left from South Western Road under the railway bridge. There has also been an article on the BBC website on July 28. This is clearly a difficult manoeuvre, as it involves a turn of much more than a right-angle, and is very likely to catch out drivers who are unfamiliar with the roundabout, including visitors to Salisbury. It appears that the double width of the lane at the entry to the roundabout contributes to the problem. A savvy driver will surely position themselves to the right of the lane before entering the roundabout and turning safely under the bridge. Read more Man ordered to pay thousands for abandoning worn-out car in Old SarumYoung man sustains life-threatening injuries in crash on rural road The kerb is often struck by vehicles turning onto Fisherton Street (Image: Newsquest) A simple improvement could be implemented to exclude approaching vehicles from the area close to the kerb by painting white hatched lines on the road, bordered by a solid white line. I hope this suggestion will be implemented. It is simple and cheap, yet it has the potential to warn motorists of the hazard and dramatically reduce costly accidents and associated trauma. Alan Ruddell Longhedge Send letters by email to newsdesk@ or by post to Editor, Salisbury Journal, Suite B (Ground Floor), Milford House, Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2BP. All letters and e-mails must include full names and addresses (anonymous letters will not be published), although these details may be withheld from publication, on request, if the reason justifies it. Letters of 300 words or less will be given priority, although all are subject to editing for reasons of clarity, space, or legal requirements. We reserve the right to edit letters.
