Bailgate improvements March update

What we achieved in February

• Completed laying of all old and new setts with new mortar base and joints in Phase 1
• Completed new road markings in Phase 1
• Switched traffic management to Phase 2
• Removed half of Phase 2 setts
• Re-laid old and new setts in half of Phase 2 
• Repaired four heritage street lighting columns

What’s happening in March

• Complete laying of old and new setts with new mortar base and joints in Phase 2
• Switch traffic management to Phase 4A
• Re-lay old and new setts in the whole of Phase 4A
• Complete all road markings on Bailgate
• Collaboration with National Grid to lay new power cable

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

• 24/7 closure between Newport Arch and Westgate (Phase 2)

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

• 24/7 closure of Westgate between Greggs and The Castle Hotel from mid-March to late Mate
• No through-traffic outside of Westgate Academy starting w/c 13th April for one week
• Closure of the section of Bailgate between Newport and Newport Arch starting w/c 20th April for up to two weeks, with local diversions onto Bailgate in place

Project phasing

• Phase 1 – between Westgate and The White Hart Hotel
• Phases 2 – between Newport Arch and Westgate
• Phase 4A – Westgate between Greggs and The Castle Hotel
• Phase 4B – between Newport and Newport Arch
• Phase 5 – the raised crossing outside Westgate Academy