Drivers have been warned about possible delays on one of Bolton’s busiest roads due to a police operation.

On Wednesday evening, police will be assisting with moving an “abnormal load” along De Havilland Way.

Officers have told the public that they could well experience delays or diversions as a result and to take this into account when planning their journeys.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “This evening at 6.30pm our GMP CVU officers will be assisting with the movement of an abnormal load from Severfield, Lostock Lane, Bolton via De Havilland Way and onto the M61.

“Expect delays/diversions, please plan your journey accordingly.”

On the night of January 10 the police provided an escort to move abnormal loads from Lostock Lane, past the University of Bolton Stadium on De Havilland Way, and onto the motorway.

Severfield Ltd, the steelworks behind the two 56-tonne structures, said these were for the Salterhebble Bridge scheme in West Yorkshire.