Bailgate works pass half-way point
Work to re-lay the stone blocks along Bailgate is more than halfway finished.
Carried out by Lincolnshire County Council, the scheme has also included repairs to underground drainage and installing three new streetlights in the area.
Cllr David East, Executive Member for Highways, said: "I’m very happy to say that our improvements to Lincoln’s Bailgate have officially passed their midway point.
"Since starting in January, we’ve spent over 5,000 hours on the scheme, with over 34,000 stone blocks removed and re-laid on a stronger mortar base. The area between Westgate and The White Hart Hotel and the junction linking Westgate and Bailgate are all but complete, with some minor joint sealing left to finish when the weather is dry enough.
“When finished, the carriageway along Bailgate will be safer and essentially maintenance-free for the next 20 or more years. This means a higher footfall thanks to a more attractive streetscape and a reduced number of future closures down the line.”
Sam Edwards, Head of Highways Infrastructure, said: “At the moment, we are continuing to work between Newport Arch and Westgate, ahead of moving onto Westgate, between Greggs and The Castle Hotel, from mid to late March.
“Unfortunately, the extended period of wet weather we’ve recently experienced has led to us needing more time to finish this important project.
“As part of our commitment to supporting peak trading in the area, we will still be removing all traffic management and road closures during the Easter period – from Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 12 . We will then return to site to complete the section between Newport and Newport Arch for two weeks and the area outside Westgate Academy for one week.
“I want to stress that Bailgate will be accessible for vehicles from Good Friday, with all existing parking bays open for people to use for the remainder of the project.
“I also want to remind everyone that all of Bailgate’s businesses are open as usual and will remain fully accessible throughout the scheme.”
For more information about the project, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bailgate.