Construction traffic and access

Site access will be required for the delivery of wind turbine components, construction materials, and general construction traffic. Highway works may also be required along Barningham Road to accommodate construction traffic and maintain safe and efficient network operation during the construction phase.

Access to the site would be taken from Barningham Road and/or Moor Lane, with the majority of construction traffic expected to travel from the A66 before routing south towards the site. Creating these access points will involve localised modifications to the existing road network to form new, temporary site entrances and exits. These would be designed to enable safe vehicle movements while minimising disruption to other road users.

To further manage construction traffic and reduce reliance on local roads, a dedicated haul route from Barningham Road is proposed. Two potential options are currently being considered:

Option 1: A haul route linking Barningham Road to Moor Lane, from where construction traffic would continue to the main wind farm site.

Option 2: A direct haul route linking Barningham Road to the main wind farm site.

The final haul route alignment will be informed by ongoing environmental and engineering surveys, taking into account factors such as topography, land use, ecological designations and other sensitivities identified as the assessments progress.

The overall aim is to ensure construction access is delivered efficiently while minimising potential impacts on surrounding communities and the local environment.