Introduction
Truck stops across England are set to undergo a significant upgrade, thanks to a collaborative effort between industry players and the government. With a combined investment of £16.5 million, 38 HGV rest areas will see substantial improvements aimed at enhancing the facilities available to lorry drivers.
How will truck stops be upgraded?
The Department for Transport (DfT) is allocating £6 million towards this initiative, with an additional £10.5 million contributed by industry partners. The focus of these upgrades is to provide lorry drivers with more parking spaces, improved welfare facilities, and safer rest areas, ensuring their comfort and well-being during breaks. Among the planned enhancements are the installation of new showers, restaurants, better lighting, and secure fencing. Moreover, around 430 new parking spaces will be created for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), alleviating congestion on local roads. Notably, the upgrades will also incorporate provisions for sustainable energy solutions, including charge points for electric HGVs and the integration of solar panels on driver facilities.
This investment builds upon previous efforts, with £15 million in funding allocated last year for similar improvements. With a total joint investment of up to £31 million, the government and industry stakeholders are committed to enhancing lorry roadside facilities, ensuring a safer and more comfortable experience for lorry drivers across the country.
How can we help?
Hawsons has a dedicated team of specialist transport and logistics accountants in Sheffield, Doncaster, and Northampton.
We act for a large number of clients in this sector across our three offices, ranging from hauliers to international couriers, and understand the challenges this dynamic sector faces.
Nearly every other commercial sector is reliant on the services transport and logistic businesses provide and, in many ways, this specialist sector is the linchpin for our country’s economy.
With our experience in the transport and logistics sector we are able to develop a close understanding of your business and, through active year round involvement, we can help you anticipate and deal with challenges quickly and effectively.
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