Delays expected as large convoy escorts an abnormal load to the A1/M18

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Motorists are being given advance warning about an abnormal load escort which will take to the roads tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.

South Yorkshire Police Operational Support officers will be among others escorting the abnormal load from Park Spring Road in Barnsley to the A1/M18 junction at around 9.30am.

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A spokesman said: “This is a large convoy of vehicles (100-plus metres long and 200 ton).

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The convoy will be 100-plus metres longThe convoy will be 100-plus metres long
The convoy will be 100-plus metres long

"It is not expected to cause any major traffic issues however we will be stopping traffic at points so that it can manoeuvre safely.”

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