BARROW shipyard is due to transport a heavy load by road this week.

BAE Systems is set to transport a heavy load from Associated British Ports to the Devonshire Dock Hall via Ramsden Dock Road, Michaelson Road and Bridge Road from 2.30pm on Wednesday.

Roadblocks will be in place along the route for around 30 minutes causing minor disruption to traffic.

Car parking will be restricted on Michaelson Road and Bridge Road from 6.30am on Wednesday until after the move has taken placement.