Drivers are being urged to plan ahead before setting off this weekend, as delays are expected on three major UK motorways due to an "abnormal load". The affected routes include the M6, M42, A42 and M1.
National Highways said the huge vehicle, measuring 81 metres in length and 6.5 metres in width and weighing 514 tonnes, will "fully occupy" the A42, which therefore "will not be passable". This could result in traffic congestion for motorists travelling on the impacted roads over the weekend.
Route and timing details
An update shared by National Highways West Midlands on X read: "An 81m, 514-tonne abnormal load travelling from Rugby to Goole at 8mph will cause delays on the M6, M42, A42 & M1 this weekend. The 6.5m-wide vehicle will fully occupy the A42 and will not be passable. Please plan ahead, allow extra time or avoid the route below."
The message continued with details of the routes to avoid on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15. A map contained in the tweet from National Highways West Midlands also shows the motorway routes set to be impacted by the delays.
Saturday schedule
National Highways said regarding delays on Saturday 14: "9am – Departs Rugby and travels along the M6 to M42 J8 and on to M42 J10 and A42 northbound to M1 J24."
It then added that the vehicle at 11am will leave the M1 J24 and head north to M1 J28 for its onward journey to Goole.
