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|operator = MFG | |operator = MFG | ||
|image = Interchange | |image = Esso Interchange 2022.jpg | ||
|road = [[A46]] {{dir|NE}} between Newark and Lincoln | |road = [[A46]] {{dir|NE}} between Newark and Lincoln | ||
|postcode = NG24 2DF | |postcode = NG24 2DF | ||
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==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
{{facilities| Outdoor Space | Grass verge behind forecourt |primary }} | {{facilities| Outdoor Space | Grass verge behind forecourt |primary }} | ||
{{facilities| Forecourt | {{Esso|NE|s}}, {{Londis|NE|s}}, {{Greggs|NE|s}}, Calippo Slush, {{Costa Express|NE|s}} | {{facilities| Forecourt | {{Esso|NE|s}}, {{Londis|NE|s}}, {{Greggs|NE|s}}, Calippo Slush, {{Costa Express|NE|s}}, [[Dunkin' Donuts]], f'real Milkshakes, {{Rollover}}, AdBlue4You, Jet Wash |primary}} | ||
==Parking Prices== | ==Parking Prices== | ||
Short-stay customer parking is | Short-stay customer parking is cars. No HGV parking is available. | ||
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site. | This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site. | ||
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NG24 2NY | NG24 2NY | ||
|gridref = SK816561 | |gridref = SK816561 | ||
| | |website = https://www.motorfuelgroup.com/locations/interchange-fs171/ Official MFG Website | ||
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==Trivia and History== | ==Trivia and History== | ||
[[File: | [[File:AJs Interchange 2022.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The former AJ's restaurant is now boarded up, ready for demolition.|alt=Mint Leaf restaurant.]] | ||
The service area was planned in 1988 by Strait Properties Ltd as a petrol station and diner. It was likely planned in the hope that traffic levels here would increase following the opening of the Newark Bypass in 1990. | The service area was planned in 1988 by Strait Properties Ltd as a petrol station and diner. It was likely planned in the hope that traffic levels here would increase following the opening of the Newark Bypass in 1990. | ||
The diner would open as the 'Newark' branch of [[AJ's]] in August 1990. After they were taken over by [[Granada]] in 1998, it was converted into the 'Winthorpe' branch of [[Little Chef]]. Confusingly, a Little Chef already existed just across the road at the [[Winthorpe|Winthorpe Interchange]], resulting in the two branches competing for custom. | The diner would open as the 'Newark' branch of [[AJ's]] in August 1990. After they were taken over by [[Granada]] in 1998, it was converted into the 'Winthorpe' branch of [[Little Chef]]. Confusingly, a Little Chef already existed just across the road at the [[Winthorpe|Winthorpe Interchange]], resulting in the two branches competing for custom. | ||
The restaurant closed in 2005 as part of the first major slimming down of the chain, which focused on smaller branches. It was later taken over by the Indian restaurant 'Mint Leaf'. | The restaurant closed in 2005 as part of the first major slimming down of the chain, which focused on smaller branches. It was later taken over by the Indian restaurant 'Mint Leaf', who permanently closed in late 2020. | ||
The filling station was branded [[Jet]], and had a [[Costcutter]] store. It was rebranded to [[Murco]] in the early 2010s, and they were purchased by [[MFG]] in 2015. MFG reverted the filling station back to the Jet brand. | The filling station was branded [[Jet]], and had a [[Costcutter]] store. It was rebranded to [[Murco]] in the early 2010s, and they were purchased by [[MFG]] in 2015. MFG reverted the filling station back to the Jet brand. | ||
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The forecourt shop changed to [[Londis]] in 2016, and the forecourt rebranded to [[Esso]] in 2018. A full redevelopment was carried out in Spring 2021, reopening in July 2021 with a new [[Greggs]] store and a refurbished shop. | The forecourt shop changed to [[Londis]] in 2016, and the forecourt rebranded to [[Esso]] in 2018. A full redevelopment was carried out in Spring 2021, reopening in July 2021 with a new [[Greggs]] store and a refurbished shop. | ||
===Future Concerns=== | |||
National Highways confirmed their preferred route for an upgraded A46 in February 2022. Drawings of the planned route clearly show that it will require Interchange services to be closed and demolished. However, National Highways have suggested that they will be providing access to the service area, even though it's not clear how this could be possible as it will be buried under the new road. Further detail will be provided before work is expected to start in 2025. | National Highways confirmed their preferred route for an upgraded A46 in February 2022. Drawings of the planned route clearly show that it will require Interchange services to be closed and demolished. However, National Highways have suggested that they will be providing access to the service area, even though it's not clear how this could be possible as it will be buried under the new road. Further detail will be provided before work is expected to start in 2025. | ||
Revision as of 11:05, 11 October 2022
A46 north-eastbound between Newark and Lincoln
(Limited road signage.)
NG24 2DF
map and directions
Single site located between junctions on one side of the road.
The vaguely-named 'Interchange services' is the more overlooked of the Winthorpe brothers: it's just an ordinary filling station for the A46 north-eastbound, but it's so close to the Winthorpe Interchange that it looks like motorists have a choice.
Facilities
Outdoor Space: Grass verge behind forecourt Forecourt: Esso, Londis, Greggs, Calippo Slush, Costa Express, Dunkin' Donuts, f'real Milkshakes, Rollover, AdBlue4You, Jet Wash
Parking Prices
Short-stay customer parking is cars. No HGV parking is available.
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Service Station
Lincoln Road
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 2NY
- 🌍 Official MFG Website
- 📌 what3words: ///camcorder.flopping.preoccupied
- more map options
Trivia and History
The service area was planned in 1988 by Strait Properties Ltd as a petrol station and diner. It was likely planned in the hope that traffic levels here would increase following the opening of the Newark Bypass in 1990.
The diner would open as the 'Newark' branch of AJ's in August 1990. After they were taken over by Granada in 1998, it was converted into the 'Winthorpe' branch of Little Chef. Confusingly, a Little Chef already existed just across the road at the Winthorpe Interchange, resulting in the two branches competing for custom.
The restaurant closed in 2005 as part of the first major slimming down of the chain, which focused on smaller branches. It was later taken over by the Indian restaurant 'Mint Leaf', who permanently closed in late 2020.
The filling station was branded Jet, and had a Costcutter store. It was rebranded to Murco in the early 2010s, and they were purchased by MFG in 2015. MFG reverted the filling station back to the Jet brand.
The forecourt shop changed to Londis in 2016, and the forecourt rebranded to Esso in 2018. A full redevelopment was carried out in Spring 2021, reopening in July 2021 with a new Greggs store and a refurbished shop.
Future Concerns
National Highways confirmed their preferred route for an upgraded A46 in February 2022. Drawings of the planned route clearly show that it will require Interchange services to be closed and demolished. However, National Highways have suggested that they will be providing access to the service area, even though it's not clear how this could be possible as it will be buried under the new road. Further detail will be provided before work is expected to start in 2025.
Against this uncertain backdrop, MFG sought planning permission to build eight electric vehicle charging points in their forecourt in August 2022. National Highways have urged them to wait until more details of the improvement scheme are available.
Alternatives
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