Drivers across the City of Sunderland are being warned of 'slow-moving' Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) passing through city centre on Monday with delays expected.
Sunderland City Council have revealed that five 'abnormal loads' of up to 111ft long are to be transported to the Port of Sunderland for export, beginning their journey at manufacturing company Liehberr situated in Deptford.
The convoy is said to include three loads that are 34 metres (111ft) long, with a further two that are 5.6m (18ft) wide.
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The loads will travel under police escort, while aiming to avoid peak journey times starting from 9.30am on Monday (January 17).
City centre drivers have been warned that they could face delays as sections are transported along Farringdon Row, A1231 Silksworth Row, St Mary's Boulevard, A1019 West Wear Street and High Street East.
Deputy Leader of Sunderland City Council and Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, Councillor Claire Rowntree said: "We appreciate road users' patience while these five large loads are transported to the Port of Sunderland.
"While the movement may cause some delays, seeing these crane sections transported is an impressive example of products that have been manufactured here in Sunderland."
Leading crane manufacturer Liebherr has been working on Wearside for over 30 years now, from their 750,000 sq ft site situated on the banks of the River Wear.
