Police have issued a warning to motorists this weekend as they are set to escort an abnormal load.
Motorists should expect delays as some road closures and diversions will be in place because of the journey. The movement of the abnormal load will start in Ellesmere Port Docks , southbound, at around 9.30am on Saturday, March 18.
It will then travel on the M53, at junction 8, before moving towards the A55 and J40 for the Vicars Cross on the A51 and use the A41 near Caldy Valley in order to travel south to Tushingham.
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Cheshire police posted the warning to its Bike Cops Facebook page, a spokesperson said: "Advanced warning. We will be moving an abnormal koad from Ellesmere Port Docks (J8 M53) on the Southbound carriageway.
"The Load will leave the motorway at the A51 (J40 A55 Vicars Cross) and use the A41 Whitchurch road near Caldy Valley, to travel south to Tushingham. There will be Road Closures and officers directing traffic so expect delays and diversions - please plan your journeys accordingly."
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