DELAYS are expected around Moreton-In-Marsh today due to police escorting an abnormal load.

The police will be escorting modular housing units, which are five metres wide on Wednesday, April 12.

These loads will enter Gloucestershire on the A429 from Warwickshire, turn left on to the A44 and then right to their final destination of Stockwells, Moreton-In-Marsh.

Movements are expected to commence mid-morning and be concluded by late afternoon.

Gloucestershire Police have advised motorists to avoid this route during the relevant times and to plan their journey times accordingly.