Residents and motorists in Stafford warned to expect delays for abnormal load transport
The abnormal load will be taken on a route around Stafford town centre and north out of the town.
Motorists and residents in Stafford have been warned to expect delays as an abnormal load is transported through the town.
The Staffs Road Harm Prevention Team put out a notification on social media to warn about the load, which is 96 metres long, 5.8 metres wide and weighs 508 tonnes, and is being transported on Saturday.
It will be transported around the town centre onto Weston Road and Beaconside, before being taken on the A34 towards Newcastle and Congleton.
A spokesman for Staffs Road Harm Prevention Team said: “An abnormal load is being transported out of Stafford on Saturday, October 2 and which is 96 metres long, 5.8 metres wide and weighs 508 tonnes.
“It will follow the usual route from Stafford Town past Asda onto Weston Road and Beaconside, then on to A34 North towards Hanford and Newcastle.
“After going around the town, it continues on the A34 north towards Congleton.”
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