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COVID-19 testing site closures

24 Nov 2021

DfT have published details of the Covid-19 test sites which will permanently close and no longer be available to HGV, PSV and van drivers.

The sites will cease to operate from 10pm Friday 26 November 2021.

•            Barton Park

•            Beaconsfield

•            Birchanger Green

•            Cornwall Services

•            Ferrybridge

•            Fleet Southbound

•            Heywood Distribution Truck Stop

•            Leicester Forest East Northbound

•            Michaelwood

•            Rotherham

•            Tamworth

Details of sites where HGV and PSV drivers can get free COVID-19 tests and check their documents to transport goods to the EU are available on GOV.UK.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/haulier-advice-site-locations