Helicopter to be escorted through the Cotswolds

Gloucestershire Police will be helping navigate the abnormal load on small roads

Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 4th May 2022

Police are escorting another abnormal load through the Cotswolds this morning (Wednesday 4 May).

The escort, which is a reverse route to the one conducted last week, will be travelling from Burford to Cirencester.

An RAF Chinook helicopter will begin its journey on the A40 at Burford at 9.30am before going along the A429 and A419 to reach its destination of Haresbush in Cirencester.

Due to the size of the helicopter and the escort taking narrow roads, drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys or find alternative routes.

Officers have apologised in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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