DRIVERS heading along the A66 have been urged to leave extra time for their journey's today.

Police will be escorting large construction vehicles along the M6 from Southwaite to the A66 and then to Scotch Corner from 9am.

Due to the size of the vehicles, traffic will be slow around these areas while the escort takes place.

Police will also be moving large vehicles on the following dates, December 12, 13, 15, 17, 20 and 22 after 9am.

Police apologise to the public for any delays this may cause.