M5 closed for oversized silo transport this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Three 25-tonne silos will be transported northbound on the M5 on 8-9 October and 11-12 October, causing 60 to 90-minute delays.

Three large silos, each weighing up to 25 tonnes, will be transported northbound along the M5 this weekend by specialist company Allelys. The movements will take place on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October, and Sunday 11 and Monday 12 October, with each movement spanning two days.

On day one of each movement, the load will travel from M5 junction 18 to junction 8, departing Avonmouth at 10am on 8 October and 8.30am on 11 October. On day two, it will continue from junction 8 to junction 2. Because of the silos' height, the vehicles will travel at 20 to 25mph and must stop to lower the loads at certain structures along the route. During these stops, all northbound traffic will be temporarily held.

National Highways expects delays of between 60 and 90 minutes during the transport, with only one northbound lane available for overtaking. Police escorts will be provided by Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire, and West Midlands Police. The vehicles are scheduled to pull over at appropriate locations to allow traffic to pass.

How it is being reported

• Drivers warned of long delays on M5 Northbound this weekendSpecialist transport company Allelys will be moving three large silos, each weighing up to 25 tonnes, from Avonmouth.Malvern Gazette · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Drivers warned of long delays on M5 Northbound this weekendSpecialist transport company Allelys will be moving three large silos, each weighing up to 25 tonnes, from Avonmouth.Worcester News · 9 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Allelys · National Highways · M5 · Avonmouth · Avon and Somerset Police · Gloucestershire Police · West Midlands Police

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