Abnormal load to pass through Wisbech on Sunday June 22

A 363-tonne convoy made its way through Wisbech with a police escort on Sunday, May 18. <i>(Image: Darren Sadler)</i>
A 363-tonne convoy made its way through Wisbech with a police escort on Sunday, May 18. (Image: Darren Sadler)
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An abnormal load with a combined weight of 694 tonnes is set to pass through Wisbech tomorrow (Sunday June 22). 

The extraordinary convoy will set off from Sutton Bridge, making its way through the Fenland town with a police escort to Walpole.  

Specialist haulage firm Allelys will transport the generator along West Bank, Bridge Road, the A17, Wisbech Road and Main Road. 

The generator measures 89 metres in length, 5.2 metres high and 5.2 metres wide. 

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: "We will be assisting Allelys with transporting an abnormal load from Sutton Bridge to Lynn Road, Wisbech, from 9am. 

"Once we reach Lynn Road, the generator will remain there until transshipment has taken place. 

"Norfolk will then continue with the escort to the end destination of Walpole." 

The force said direct routes are "not always feasible" for abnormal loads of this size, adding that movements are not permitted during hours of darkness. 

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