DELAYS are expected this morning as two abnormal loads will be transported from Wincanton and Frome. 

A specialised load transporter will be escorted by Wiltshire Police from Wincanton to Whatley Quarry, near Frome, tomorrow, starting at 8am.

The journey will begin from the A303 at Wincanton, where the load will be transported in convoy. The transporter will travel Eastbound on the A303 carriageway, then turn left onto the A36 Northbound – A361 to the site.

The transporter and its load will measure 4.26 metres (14ft-00ins) wide, 4.87 m (16ft-00ins) high with an overall length of 28.1 m (92 ft) and gross weight of 132 tonnes.

At 11am a transporter will leave Whatley Quarry and will travel from the quarry – A361 – A36 South – A303 Eastbound. It will be transported to Buxton, Derbyshire.

The transporter and its load will measure 4.60 metres (15ft-02ins) wide, 4.95 m (16ft-03ins) high with an overall length of 21.00 m (70 ft) and gross weight of 80 tonnes.

Due to the size of the transporters they will be slow moving and will have the potential to create congestion. Wherever possible disruption will be kept to a minimum but hauliers and motorists are asked to please be patient if they come across this load.

Anyone travelling over these periods to catch a flight or meet appointments should allow sufficient additional time.

Regular updates and travel information will be passed from Wilshire Police control room in Devizes when appropriate to help motorists plan their journey.

These loads cannot be transported over night due to public safety concerns.

Police escorting resources are being provided by volunteer Police Officers on rest days, paid for by the haulier at no cost to the public.