ONE of the ancient gateways to York will be repeatedly closed to traffic this summer to allow for major restoration work on the historic structure.
The project at Micklegate Bar is part of a £1.5m scheme to preserve and protect the city's medieval walls, announced last month by City of York Council.
It involves replacing the Bar’s roof and guttering by stripping it back, replacing the timberwork and installing stainless steel strengthening "shoes" to roof beams.
The authority said road closures would be needed to allow the work to be carried out safely, with a full closure for three weeks when the first phase starts on June 12.
The next phase will be the main works between July 24 and September 29, when the outbound road will be closed but the inbound road will remain open.
Two new walkway gates will be installed, allowing the Henry VII Experience museum to remain open and both stairways allowing people access onto the walls will remain open to pedestrians at all times.
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