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