Major plans for a fuel station, lorry park, cafe and drive-thrus have been revealed for the start point of the UK motorway network in North Lincolnshire.
The Brocklesby Estate and Lindum Group have applied for outline planning permission for the multi-million pound development at the intersection linking the M180, A180, A15 and A18 at Barnetby Top.
A total of 75 jobs are expected to be created, while facilities will be seen as a major boost following recent port expansion proposals for Immingham.
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The site, sitting just south of the interchange - is also a major junction for Humberside Airport and the Humber Bridge - and would be able to welcome 200 lorries.
It would also include electric vehicle charging points and short-stay caravan parking bays.
The application claims the park will provide much-needed services for lorries travelling to and from the Humber’s ports and businesses.
“There are at least three private lorry parks [on the M180] which are regularly full during the peak period. Accordingly, HGV drivers often have no choice but to park up in laybys or other inappropriate off-line locations, such as industrial estates, and stop overnight,” the application states.
Both of the drive-thru restaurants – with operators not yet revealed - are expected to employ up to 25 people.
Another 13 would work in the filling station, with a further 23 in the café.
The development has been in the pipeline for several years, with progress stalled due to the Covid pandemic. A hotel had been mooted for the site at one point.
A similar, smaller service station is currently located to the north of the interchange.
The plans are currently open for public consultation ahead of a hearing.
Both Lindum Group and Brocklesby Estate have been approached for comment on the proposal.
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