Abnormal loads: Other information
In this section:
| 1. What is an abnormal load |
| 2. When and who you need to notify |
| 3. How to notify |
| 4. Other information |
Restrictions
Abnormal loads should not travel in North Wales from 8am to 9am and 4.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday. Please try to time your travel to keep disruption to a minimum and keep our roads safe.
Abnormal loads are not allowed to travel in North Wales:
- during hours of darkness except for on the A55 and A483
- 6am Friday to 1am Tuesday on bank holiday weekends
- 6am Thursday to 1am Tuesday at the Easter bank holiday
Other information
Private escorts
Please make sure you follow the Highways England Code of Practice on Lighting and Marking for Abnormal Load Self Escorting.
Police escorts
If you need one there will be a charge for a police escort. We will tell you the costs when we know what you need.
Roadworks
Please check for roadworks 24 hours before moving an abnormal load.