Posted: Tue 3rd Sep 2013

Local company completes work on new north entrance to Airbus plant.

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Tuesday, Sep 3rd, 2013

The new north entrance at Airbus was completed by Hollingsworth Brothers, based in Sandycroft, the Investment at the Broughton site is to reduce congestion.

airbus new entrance

A new access road to the Airbus plant in Broughton which will provide an improved second entrance for vehicles to the east side of the site is now operational. 

It is the latest investment in the Broughton plant which produces the wings for all Airbus commercial aircraft and employs more than 6,000 people.

A new signal-controlled junction on the A5104 Chester Road includes a dedicated right turn lane for traffic entering the site from the direction of Saltney and a slip road for vehicles approaching from the retail park end.

The new north gate replaces the previous vehicle access to Airbus via Copse Lane and is designed to accommodate heavy goods vehicles as well as light traffic for buildings in the northern part of the facility.

Head of Broughton plant Paul McKinlay said: “This is a major investment by Airbus which will have a positive impact on our neighbours by reducing the traffic build-up caused by vehicles accessing the site and we’ve asked everyone working here to use the entrance that’s most appropriate for their place of work.

“I want to thank local residents for their patience while this work was carried out.

“With constant manufacturing activity taking place, efficiency is key.

Maintaining easy access to the site for goods deliveries is essential, especially as some of our wings are also transported by road to ensure we’re making the best use of all transport options available.”

The north gate includes a new security lodge, while pedestrian and cycle access continues via the Copse Lane route. 

Spotted something? Got a story? Send a Facebook Message | A direct message on Twitter | Email: [email protected] Latest News

  • Oakenholt farmland earmarked for 130 new homes
  • “Enjoy the May bank holiday safely and responsibly”, urges Welsh Ambulance Service
  • Police clamp down on unsafe taxis in Chester

  • More...

    Oakenholt farmland earmarked for 130 new homes

    News

    “Enjoy the May bank holiday safely and responsibly”, urges Welsh Ambulance Service

    News

    Police clamp down on unsafe taxis in Chester

    News

    Flint’s new Welsh-medium school celebrates milestone

    News

    Strategy aims to boost local food and healthy eating in Wales

    News

    Future Generations Act ‘not driving change’ a decade on

    News

    Bangor University research calls for urgent forestry expansion

    News

    Foreign sex offenders to lose refugee protections under new law

    News

    Pay boost for 160,000 workers in Wales as wage rises hit

    News