Drivers travelling on the M6 are being urged to have patience this weekend as a wide load will be moving through the county.

The National Grid will be moving the wide load on the M6 heading northbound between Heysham in Lancashire to Harker in Carlisle.

It will take place on Sunday between 9am and 9pm.

National Highways have asked drivers to be careful and have patience when overtaking in lane three. 

For more information visit the Traffic England website or call the Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000.