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Sep 09 2020

Logistics UK response to allocation of 29 potential lorry park sites

In response to emergency legislation passed by government to allow for the allocation of a reported 29 potential sites for lorry parks across the UK, Chris Yarsley, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Road Infrastructure, comments: 

 

“Logistics UK supports the development of suitable infrastructure to assist with border readiness; these sites are essential to keep disruption on the UK’s roads to a minimum post-transition period, and for keeping trade moving as smoothly as possible across borders. We have been urging the government to ensure that drivers will have access to facilities, such as toilets and showers, if they are to be held in place for some time and are therefore pleased to see that the Order includes a provision for welfare facilities.  

 

“However, we urge the government to ensure that the sites are placed in appropriate locations - close to road networks and fully accessible for commercial vehicles; for example, they should be placed away from unsuitable roads and low bridges. Read more

 

Source: LOGISTICS UK