A1(M) traffic: Delays in South Yorkshire due to large load convoy delivering turbine blades to wind farm

Drivers have been warned to expect delays on the A1(M) through South Yorkshire today due to an exceptional convoy.
Grace Newton
By Grace Newton
Published 13th Aug 2022, 08:48 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2022, 11:45 BST

Police are escorting vehicles carrying turbine blades to a wind farm at Grimethorpe, near Barnsley.

Although the A1(M) will not be closed, delays are likely due to the slow speed of the convoy.

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South Yorkshire Police said: "Today we're escorting large loads to the wind farm in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. We will arrive at the A1 at Marr (J37) around 10am and travel through Marr, Hickleton, past Goldthorpe then onto Park Springs Road. We strongly advise taking a different route to avoid delays. Thank you."

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