Bailgate improvements April update

Bailgate Setts - March 2 2026

An overview of progress on the Bailgate improvement project.

What we achieved in March

  • Completed laying of all old and new setts with new mortar base and joints in Phases 2 & 4A
  • Completed new road markings in Phase 2
  • Switched traffic management to Phase 4A
  • Completed installation of new National Grid ducting and cables
  • Constructed new access for events in St Paul in the Bail
  • New sealant installed in movement joints across site

What’s happening in April

  • Complete laying of new setts with new mortar base and joints in Phase 4B, between Newport Arch and Newport
  • Complete the reconstruction of the crossing table outside Westgate Academy in Phase 5
  • Finish installing all sealant to movement joints

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • From the Friday 3 April, Bailgate will be fully open and all parking will be available

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • From the Monday 13 April, Westgate will be closed outside Westgate Academy
  • From the Monday 20 April, Newport will be closed between Newport Arch and Newport for two weeks

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 

Published: 1st April 2026