An overview of progress on the Bailgate improvement project.
What we achieved in January
- Repaired existing drainage and lateral in Phase 1
- Lifted all existing setts in Phase 1 and removed the broken setts
- Started re-laying the old setts whilst mixing in new setts from the White Hart up Bailgate
What’s happening in February
- Complete laying of old and new setts in Phase 1 (Westgate to Eastgate)
- Move onto Phase 2 (Newport to Westgate)
- Lifting existing setts
- Removing broken setts
- Laying existing and new setts on new mortar base and joints
Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures
- 24/7 closure between Westgate and Eastgate (Phase 1)
Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures
- 24/7 closure between Newport Arch and Westgate (Phase 2)
Project phasing
- Phase 1 – between Westgate and The White Hart Hotel
- Phase 2 – between Newport Arch and Westgate
- Phase 3 – junction that links Westgate and Bailgate, located outside of Prince of Wales and Greggs
- Phase 4 – between Newport and Newport Arch, along with Westgate between Greggs and The Castle Hotel
- Phase 5 – the raised crossing outside Westgate Academy