Bailgate improvements February update

Lincoln Bailgate - Jan 2026

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 

Published: 2nd February 2026