Stay Safe… Take Regular Breaks!
Whilst the amount of traffic is much less than usual, there are a large number of delivery drivers, HGVs and essential workers using the road network around the country.
Taking regular breaks when driving is hugely important, not only for your own welfare but for other road users.
Current road conditions with lighter traffic can result in drivers become bored and potentially losing concentration, so it is just as important during these times.
We understand that service areas across the UK are running limited services for drivers, so we’ve create a handy reference for essential drivers to see the current situation across the UK.
If you have any updates to the information below, please e-mail roadsafety@viaem.co.uk.
UK Road Services Network – Latest Status
| Services Company | Open? | Toilets / Showers | Takeaway Food | Eat in Food | Fuel | Other Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moto | Limited | Yes | M&S / WHSmith Open | No | Yes | All other brands and outlets closed |
| Road Chef | Yes – Amenity Building | Yes | WHSmith+Spar | No | Yes | Free parking for 4 hours and £15 for 24 hour parking |
| Welcome Break* | Yes – Limited | Not disclosed | Shops open at most sites (Not Derby East, Derby West, Telford & Peartree) | No | Yes | Express coffee machines available either shop or forecourt. Rothwell Services Currently fully open. |
| Euro Garages | No Information Given | |||||
| Extra | Yes – Amenity Building | Yes | M&S | No | Yes | |
| Exelby Services – Coneygarth | Lorry park is open | Yes | Shop open | Diner 51 and Subway Closed | Yes | Normal parking charges apply |
| Exelby Services – Golden Fleece (M62 J42) | Lorry park is open | Yes | Shop open | Thistle Cafe Closed | Yes | Normal parking charges apply |
| Exelby Services – Whitwood | Lorry park is open | Yes – Showers in Cafe when open, or in forecourt shop at other times | Cafe open for takeaway food only 6am – 9pm | No | Yes | Free WIfi in lorry park, normal parking charges apply |
| Exelby Services – A19 Southbound | Lorry park is open | Yes | Shop open | Jan’s truck Stop Closed | Yes | Normal parking charges apply |
| Exelby Services – A19 Northbound | Lorry park is closed | No | No | No | No | Closed for refurbishment |
| Westmorland | Limited | Yes 10am – 3pm | Only from Forecourt | No | Yes | Forecourt will be selling more farm shop food, to provide food options as all main building outlets closed |
| Truckhaven Carnforth | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Asking for everyone to adhere to social distancing rules |
| Stop 24 | Yes – Amenity Building | Yes | Limited | Limited | Yes | |
| MFG M20 & M180 | Yes – Forecourts | Grocery outlet open | No | Yes | Perspex screens added to till points | |
| Glews Services | Forecourt only | Yes | Only from forecourt shop | No | Yes | |
| Shell Service Stations | Yes – hours may be different to normal | Where available | Grocery convenience outlets but not’ heat to order’ products | No | Yes | All key workers offered a free Jamie Oliver Deli Sandwich every day until 30th April. |
*information about Welcome Break’s individual service stations can be found on their website; https://www.welcomebreak.co.uk/currently-available-at-our-locations/