Traffic on M6 in Cumbria slow as abnormal load straddles lanes
It's currently affecting the motorway between J40 A66 (Penrith) and J42 A6 (Carlisle South). The abnormal load is straddling lanes one and two, with drivers passing in lane three. It's heading towards the A74(M) in Scotland and its final destination is the Moffat Substation in Dumfriesshire.
Subscribe to the News & Star today and get the latest news, sports, and entertainment delivered straight to your device.[1] The abnormal load is a huge electricity transformer, which weighs 186 tonnes, being moved by SP Energy from the port at Heysham in Lancashire, travelling at 12mph. The operation started yesterday at 9am (September 28) and is expected to last until 3pm today (September 29).
Ahead of the movement, National Highways North West said: "Drivers are advised to check traffic conditions before setting out on journeys.
"Live traffic information is always available at www.trafficengland.com or from National Highways' 24-7 customer contact centre at 0300 123 5000.
"Updates will also be posted to @HighwaysNWest - National Highways' regional X feed."