Refurbishment work at The Baileys, Durham

A historic street in Durham City is due to be partially closed to allow footpaths and carriageways to be refurbished.

The Baileys is a historic area, the name derived due to it being the outer bailey of Durham Castle. It is a high footfall area, surrounded by university buildings and a popular path leading to Prebends Bridge and the riverbanks.

Work that will be completed

Work to the South Bailey began on Monday 21 August 2023 and included laying of natural stone footpaths and kerbs.

The work was carried out as part of a broader refurbishment scheme in The Baileys which will continue through 2024.

Footpaths in South Bailey Leading to Prebends Bridge

Footpaths in South Bailey Leading to Durham Cathedral

Durham Bailey Work outside St John’s College

Programme of works

Anticipated programme	Dates
South Bailey footpaths	Completed
Two sections of cobbles - South Bailey cobbled parking area outside of Number 17 South Bailey and a section of cobbles opposite St. Johns College.	Monday 8 April - Friday 3 May 2024 (approximately four weeks)
North Bailey footpath - between College Gate/The College entrance and Owengate.	Tuesday 7 May 2024 - Friday 20 September 2024 (approximately 20 weeks)
South Bailey Cobbled road reconstruction - between St Cutbert's Society College and St John's College.	TBC
Road resurfacing - Between St John's College and Owengate.	TBC

* These dates and durations are approximate and subject to change.

Updates

April 2024

The footpath works on the South Bailey are now complete. Works are progressing on the cobbled parking area outside of the university building.

Road closures

Road closures will be in place for the duration of the works.

Pedestrians will be encouraged to use alternative routes during the works, pedestrian routes will be in place throughout the project.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes but the works are essential for the long term future of this route and to maintain the heritage characteristics of the area.