Floodgate repairs to bring overnight road closures

Drivers have been told to expect delays and plan ahead

Work to improve a town's flood defences will bring overnight road closures.

The Environment Agency is carrying out maintenance on the Toll Bridge Road, known as Bridge Road, floodgate in Lymington until Saturday.

The work includes replacing a worn sill plate with a stronger concrete structure, repairing the tidal valve system damaged in storms, and fixing sunken road surfaces.

Drivers have been told to expect delays and plan ahead, as traffic will be single-lane with lights during the day and fully closed overnight - between 19:00 GMT to 07:00.

Artur Podsiadly, project manager at the Environment Agency, said: "We understand this work will cause inconvenience, and we apologise for the disruption. We've worked closely with Hampshire Highways to minimise the impact as much as possible, including completing the work within six days.

"These repairs are essential to keep Lymington's flood defences working effectively. When we're finished, residents will have a stronger, longer-lasting system protecting their community."

This is phase one of improvements; a second phase to replace tidal gate mechanisms is scheduled for early 2026.

The repairs aim to ensure long-term flood protection for homes and businesses.