Transport infrastructure

We are currently developing the proposal for a new link road connecting the proposed terminal to the A326.

The alignment of this link road is being developed carefully, taking into account a number of factors including the local environmental conditions, the presence of overhead electrical lines, land ownership and the need to appropriately cross the railway (Fawley branch line). The figure opposite shows the general route corridor we are investigating to identify the most appropriate alignment of the new link road.

Our aim is that, as far as practicable, the link road would be located outside of the New Forest National Park, and we are in discussion with the relevant third parties.

We currently envisage that there will be a new junction connecting the new link road with the A326. As our proposals develop, we will work closely with Hampshire County Council on the design of the junction connecting with the A326.

In line with our existing operations, it is anticipated that rail would be used for the transport of some of the automotive vehicles handled by Solent Gateway 2. Further detail on this element of our proposals will be available at our next round of consultation, once further assessments and design work have been undertaken.