15/05/2026
🚛 If you thought your Friday afternoon delivery was running slowly… spare a thought for the 514-tonne abnormal load making its way through the Midlands this weekend at a top speed of 8mph.
At 81 metres long and taking up multiple lanes, this thing has officially entered “leave the house yesterday” territory. 😂
If you’re travelling via the M6, M42, A42 or M1 this weekend, expect delays and maybe pack an extra snack for the journey.
Full route details shared by National Highways. https://zurl.co/zXZiz
🚛 Slow moving abnormal load this weekend
A 514-tonne abnormal load will be travelling through the Midlands this weekend at a maximum speed of 8 mph.
Road users are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time, or avoid the route where possible to prevent delays.
The 81-metre-long vehicle, which is heading to Goole, will take the following route:
📅 Saturday 16 May
• 9am – Leaves Rugby
• Approximately 11.30am - Expected to reach M6 J1 where it will travel northbound to the M42 J8 and onwards to M42 J10
• 1pm – Departs M42 J10 and takes the M42 and A42 northbound to M1 J24
📅 Sunday 17 May
• 11am – Leaves M1 J24 and heads north to M1 J28
• 2pm – Departs M1 J28 for onward journey to Goole
⚠️ Expected Delays
Due to the vehicle’s 6.5 m width, it will take up both lanes on the A42 and will not be passable. It will take up three lanes on motorways and should be passed with care. Please follow all instructions given by the police es**rt and expect congestion on slip roads and roundabouts at its stopping points.
Your journey matters — planning ahead will help keep traffic moving smoothly.
Photo courtesy of Allelys