Four abnormal loads to travel from Felixstowe along A14

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

Four abnormal loads will leave Felixstowe next week, causing delays on the A14 as they travel to destinations including Scotland, Portsmouth and London.

Four abnormal loads are due to leave Felixstowe next week, with three departing on Wednesday, November 4, and one on Friday, November 6. Drivers are being warned to expect delays on the A14 and surrounding roads.

The first load will depart Stonegrove Road at 9am on Wednesday, measuring 4.9 metres wide, 4.8 metres high, 18.5 metres long and weighing 44 tonnes, bound for Montrose in Scotland. It will travel via Parker Avenue, Blofield Road and the A14.

The second load leaves Felixstowe Docks at 9.30am on the same day, measuring 6.13 metres wide, 4.9 metres high, 30 metres long and weighing 46 tonnes, heading to Portsmouth. The third Wednesday departure leaves Stonegrove Road at 10am, measuring 5.2 metres wide, 4.7 metres high, 20 metres long and weighing 50 tonnes, bound for Stanford-le-Hope near London.

The fourth load departs Stonegrove Road at 9am on Friday, November 6, also measuring 4.9 metres wide, 4.8 metres high, 18.5 metres long and weighing 44 tonnes, heading for Montrose in Scotland. Police will escort all loads throughout their routes.

Four abnormal loads to travel from Felixstowe along A14 — Image: East Anglian Daily Times

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A14 delays likely as four abnormal loads to leave Suffolk seaside townDrivers are being warned of delays as four abnormal loads are due to leave Felixstowe and travel along the A14.East Anglian Daily Times · 27 Oct, 17:00
A14 delays likely as four abnormal loads to leave Suffolk seaside townDrivers are being warned of delays as four abnormal loads are due to leave Felixstowe and travel along the A14.Ipswich Star · 27 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Felixstowe · A14 · Montrose · Portsmouth · Stanford-le-Hope · Scotland

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