Elmswell Services, off the A14 eastbound between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, opens

A new service station on the A14 between two towns is now open.

EG On The Move’s Elmswell Services, on the eastbound carriageway at junction 47, between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, welcomed its first customers on Friday.

The new site features a petrol forecourt station comprising four pump islands with all grades of unleaded and diesel fuel will be available, a Spar convenience store, Greggs and Subway, while there is also a Starbucks.

Elmswell Services has created around 50 jobs in the area, and a drive-through outlet is due to open at the site in the new year, although the nature of this is not yet known.

Alex Kenwright, development projects director at EG On The Move, said: “This much needed new roadside services has in excess of 40,000 vehicles passing every day.

“This busy transient location will provide excellent welfare to motorists and residents living in and around the area.

“Phase 2 will comprise a second foodservice drive through unit. We will be announcing our brand partner for this shortly and are currently forecasting opening in 2025.”

The site will also have eight electric vehicle fast charging points.

Elmswell Services accepts All Star and Fuel Genie fuel cards.

Plans for signs at Elmswell Services were rejected by Mid Suffolk District Council last month due to amenity and safety concerns, however a company spokesperson said EG On The Move would work with planners to remedy the concerns to ensure they are acceptable.

Documents submitted with the application detailed plans to set up a 12 metre multi-brand totem facing the A14.