Traffic news: Delays expected as massive 81-metre-long vehicle travels through Rugby and Midlands
Traffic delays are expected as a massive 81-metre-long vehicle travels through Rugby and the Midlands this weekend.
A 514-tonne abnormal load will be leaving the town before travelling through the Midlands at a maximum speed of 8mph.
Road users are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time, or avoid the route where possible to prevent delays.
The vehicle, which is heading to Goole, will leave Rugby on Saturday (May 16) at 9am. At around 11.30am, it is expected to reach M6 J1 where it will travel northbound to the M42 J8 and onwards to M42 J10. At 1pm, it departs M42 J10 and takes the M42 and A42 northbound to M1 J24 The on Sunday (May 17) at 11am, it will leave M1 J24 and head north to M1 J28. At 2pm, it departs M1 J28 for onward journey to Goole A spokesman for National Highways said: “Due to the vehicle’s 6.5 m width, it will take up both lanes on the A42 and will not be passable.
"It will take up three lanes on motorways and should be passed with care. Please follow all instructions given by the police escort and expect congestion on slip roads and roundabouts at its stopping points.”