Restoration Menin Gate Memorial

• Works start April 2023 and last about 2 years.
• There are no structural problems with the structure. The nature of the works is to protect the Menin Gate from long-term damage. It mainly involves erosion and minor damage.
• To ensure the safety of visitors, the Menin Gate will be placed in scaffolding.
  The Menin Gate will therefore not be accessible during the works.
• A pedestrian tunnel will provide a smooth connection to and from the city.
• The Last Post will continue daily at 8pm. 
  The ceremony takes place on the bridge over the Menin Gate.
• It will also remain possible to lay a wreath during the ceremony. Wreaths are available in the shop of Tourism Ypres in the Cloth Hall. 
  You can also order an ecological wreath through the CWGC Vistior Centre.
• Looking up names is not physically possible during the works.
  However, there is an alternative to do so at the CWGC Visitor Centre, near the Menin Gate.
  (Menenstraat 33 - Ypres)
• The bus parking lot near the Menin Gate will be retained.

Moments

From 12 June, an exhibition on the history of the Menin Gate will be held at the Menin Gate. 
You will find the exhibition on the lawn, at the top of the Menin Gate (Bollingstraat side).

Schedule (last update: 16/06/2023)

• From June 15 to about June 30, the northern pedestrian tunnel will be closed in function of the construction of the facade (perimeter in function of safety).
• From July 3 to July 14, the street will be completely closed again in function of the construction of the frame and the installation of the scaffolding fabrics.
• Spring 2025 - end of works
   

The works at the Menin Gate are possible with the support of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the Flemish Government and the City of Ypres.