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Glencar is preparing to start work on the construction of a new motorway service area (MSA) at Junction 11 of the M62 near Warrington.

The multi-phase design-and-build contract includes extensive earthworks, drainage and ground improvement to establish the development platform. This will be followed by the installation of utilities, highways and site-wide infrastructure to prepare for the construction of the main amenity building, parking areas and external works.

Glencar will also manage enabling and access works for the fuel filling station and coordinate future landscaping packages. The hybrid fuel facility will feature a retail store, refuelling forecourts for cars and HGVs, canopies, EV chargers and supporting infrastructure including parking, lighting and cycle spaces.

The first phase of works will also include the diversion of Silver Lane Brook and the creation of a new peatland habitat zone, together with wider landscaping and site circulation infrastructure.

Once complete, the service area will provide over 530 car parking spaces, 105 HGV spaces, 16 coach bays, 15 caravan spaces, and 15 motorcycle spaces.

The scheme incorporates the creation of a peatland habitat and restoration of Silver Lane Brook to improve biodiversity.

The Warrington motorway service area is scheduled to open in autumn 2027.

Extra MSA Group chief executive Tom Dobson said: “We’re delighted to be moving towards a start on site for this fantastic development. Warrington MSA represents a major investment in local infrastructure and will bring significant economic, safety and community benefits to the area. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Glencar and all our wider project partners to bring this scheme to life.”

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