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Warning as abnormal load hits West motorways

  • A police-led convoy left Avonmouth at about 09:00 BST moving a huge industrial load to Didcot — motorists warned it could cause around 6½ hours of motorway disruption.
  • The route uses the M5, M4 and M32 with several A-roads en route; Wiltshire Police take over at Leigh Delamare services for the final leg.
  • Officials say the move can’t be done at night for safety/visibility and motorways are needed to avoid damage to smaller roads and bridges — drivers are urged to find alternative routes.
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