Please be advised of the following upcoming road closures of Lover’s Lane and Abbey Road:
The central section of Lover’s Lane between the Sizewell C access and Sandy Lane (not including Sandy Lane) will need to be closed at night time until 24 February 2026 for the construction of a new drain bridge.
The B1122 Abbey Road (between Rowley Mews and the Leiston Abbey Access), and the western end of Lover’s Lane, Leiston, will also be closed at the following times to undertake road construction.
| Dates | Type of closure | Location |
| 16-19 January 2026 | Full weekend 20:00 Fri-05:00 Mon | Abbey Road, Lover’s Lane |
| 19-23 January 2026 | Night-time only | Abbey Road, Lover’s Lane |
| 23-26 January 2026
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Full weekend 20:00 Fri-05:00 Mon | Abbey Road, Lover’s Lane |
There are also road closures on the B1122 Middleton Road near Yoxford in January, which are co-ordinated with these works.
There will be a diversion in place and access to property will be maintained during the temporary closure. The diversion routes are as follows:
Sizewell C have planned these works to avoid disruption as much as possible, but we are aware that there may be some disruption and inconvenience for you. We are sorry that this may affect your journey times and will be working hard to ensure the work happens as swiftly and efficiently as possible.
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