AN abnormal load will pass through a number of Cumbrian roads this weekend, with the highway authority asking drivers to take 'care and patience' on the road.

In a statement on social media, National Highways: North West said: "We are advised of an abnormal load operation taking place this weekend."

The abnormal load will pass through the M62 Rochdale M6 Tebay (via M66 - A56 - M65 - M61) on November, 2 and through the M6 Tebay A595 Seascale (Via A66) on November, 3.

National Highways have asked for drivers to take 'care and patience when overtaking in lane three'.

In a statement on social media, Cumberland council said: "Heads up! An abnormal load operation is scheduled for this weekend."

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