Massive Load to Crawl Through Wiltshire This Sunday
Road users in Westbury, Trowbridge, Melksham, and Chippenham, brace yourselves. This Sunday, November 29, a massive abnormal load will roll through, likely causing delays on key routes.
Steel Monster Hits the Road at 9.30am
The colossal steel structure, a whopping 4.4 metres wide, will set off from Brook Lane, Westbury around 9.30am. It will crawl along the B3097 to Trowbridge, then join the A350 through Melksham and Chippenham, finally heading to the M4 at Junction 17.
Expect Traffic Chaos and Slow Crawls
- The wide load is escorted by private and police vehicles, moving at a snail’s pace.
- Oncoming traffic will often have to pull over, causing potential congestion.
- Drivers behind the load won’t be able to overtake until it clears.
Commuters Urged to Plan Ahead
“Please be patient and allow extra time for journeys during this move,” officials said. “Police escort costs are covered by the haulier, so taxpayers won’t face a penny.”
Time-critical travellers are warned to expect delays and divert if possible. This huge convoy won’t be quick – so plan your Sunday travels accordingly!
