M5 delays expected as giant silos travel to West Midlands
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 15:27 · Archive
Three industrial silos will be convoyed northbound on the M5 on 12 October, causing up to 90 minutes of delays.
Three large industrial silos are being transported from Avonmouth to the West Midlands by specialist firm Allelys, with police escort. The convoy will travel northbound on the M5 between junctions 8 and 2 on Monday, 12 October at speeds of 20 to 25mph. Each silo weighs up to 25 tonnes and is escorted by Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire and West Midlands Police as it moves through each region.
National Highways has warned that only one lane will be available northbound for vehicles overtaking. The operation will take two days to complete, with the convoy travelling from junction 18 to junction 8 on the first day, then from junction 8 to junction 2 on the second day. Due to the size and height of the loads, the vehicles will need to stop and lower the silos at certain points along the route, causing traffic to be held temporarily.
Delays of up to 90 minutes are expected during the operation.
How it is being reported
- Live updates after crash on M5 causes delaysA crash has been reported on the southbound carriageway of the M5 near junction 5 (Wychbold)Malvern Gazette · 12 Oct, 12:24
- Live updates after crash on M5 causes delaysA crash has been reported on the southbound carriageway of the M5 near junction 5 (Wychbold)Worcester News · 12 Oct, 12:24
- Drivers warned of 90-minute M5 delays as giant silos head to West MidlandsDrivers near the West Midlands are being warned to expect delays on the M5 motorway due to silos being convoyed.Malvern Gazette · 12 Oct, 08:48
- Drivers warned of 90-minute M5 delays as giant silos head to West MidlandsDrivers near the West Midlands are being warned to expect delays on the M5 motorway due to silos being convoyed.Worcester News · 12 Oct, 08:48
In this story: M5 · West Midlands · Avonmouth · Worcestershire · Allelys · National Highways · Avon and Somerset Police · Gloucestershire Police
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