A geographical spread should be maintained but those closest to aggregate demand must be encouraged. Many locations around Newark, particularly northwest of the river, in fact have quite poor links to Nottingham, being subject to environmental weight limits affecting a wide area around Southwell.

Consequently, such locations would require use by HGVs of either the grade II listed Kelham Bridge and the already congested road network around Newark or a circuitous route via the A614 and A617. The A46/A1 junction also limits wider links, and is unlikely to be improved until at least the mid-2020s.

Quarries closer to Nottingham, including those to its south, should therefore meet demand there (and potentially Mansfield and Ashfield) and remaining resources in the Idle Valley should meet any unmet demand arising in South Yorkshire until this is no longer an option.