Two huge abnormal loads set to travel along A14 in Suffolk

Two abnormal loads weighing 44 tonnes are set to travel along the A14 in Suffolk, causing delays for traffic <i>(Image: William Masterson)</i>
Two abnormal loads weighing 44 tonnes are set to travel along the A14 in Suffolk, causing delays for traffic (Image: William Masterson)
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Two abnormal loads weighing 44 tonnes are set to travel along the A14 in Suffolk, causing delays for traffic.

The first abnormal load is set to depart at 9am on Monday, October 19 and is travelling from Stonegrove Road, Felixstowe to Montrose, Scotland.

Measuring 4.7 metres wide, 4.8 metres high, 20 metres long and weighing 44 tonnes.

It will follow the route of local roads, A14, Cambs Border.

Police will escort it from Stonegrove Road in Felixstowe to A14 Cambs border.

The second abnormal load is set to depart at 9am on Thursday, October 22 and is travelling from Morley Way, Peterborough to Dyke Road, Peterborough.

Measuring 5.15 metres wide, 4.2 metres high, 17.10 metres long and weighing 44 tonnes.

This will follow the route of A1260, A1139, A1(M), A1, A14, A154 and local roads to site, with police escorting it throughout the entire route.

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