A-Road to be closed at times over weekend due to abnormal load

Highways England has issued a warning to drivers after a major A-road is set to be closed at times over the weekend

The A500 D-road will be shut in both directions between junctions 15 and 16 due to an abnormal load needing to travel along the carriageway.

Highways England say that a full closure will be in place between 10pm and 11pm on both Saturday and Sunday night (March 4 and 5).

Motorists who need to travel along that stretch are advised to allow extra time for their journeys

Highways England has said it will also operate a rolling road block between 9pm and 10pm, as well as 11pm and 12am on both evenings to allow for the abnormal load to pass through.

Full details of the closures can be found on the Highways England website.

Diversion route

For traffic heading eastbound, the diversion route will be via the A527 Newcastle Road, B5032 Wrinehill Road and rejoin the A500 at junction 16.

For traffic heading westbound, the diversion route will be via the A500, B5032 Wrinehill Road, A527 Newcastle Road and rejoin the A500 at junction 15.