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 said.

The 35cm (13in) 'trief' kerb in Fisherton Street, Salisbury, is designed to protect pedestrians by stopping vehicles mounting the pavement.

Wiltshire 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.

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" nearby.

Mechanic Geddy Porter said he had fixed damage to cars which had hit the kerb.

He 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.

The kerb is designed to stop vehicles from mounting the pavement

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 it.

The repair work is due to take place from 18 to 26 August with temporary traffic lights installed during that time.

Councillor 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."