HGV management and signing

In order to reduce the number of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) using unsuitable residential roads,the routing of HGVs to and from industrial and commercial areas are in the main via Primary and Strategic Route network, as well as Significant and Local Distributor Roads.

Many other roads within Wolverhampton City Area are unsuitable for use by HGVs, except for access. This may be because of weight restrictions, height restrictions, width restrictions or environmental weight limits.  The West Midlands Freight Quality Partnership, which is a joint working group made up of local freight operators, representatives from the Road Haulage Association, Freight Transport Association, Highways Agency and the Local Authorities, have produced 'The West Midlands Commercial Vehicle Driver's Road Atlas 2005' which identifies these restrictions.

Membership of the West Midlands Freight Quality Partnership

If you work for a freight company and would like to help improve the freight industry in the West Midlands and you would be willing to spend a little time each quarter, then perhaps you would like to join the West Midlands Freight Quality Partnership. New members are welcome to contribute to the improvement of freight movements across the conurbation.

Abnormal loads

Any load being moved on public roads that weighs over 40 tonnes is classed as an abnormal load.

Roads considered not suitable for HGVs

Roads determined as unsuitable for HGVs are signed with restrictions. These require the legal backing of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). TROs take around a minimum of nine months to complete. If there are valid reasons for restricting the use of roads, the council will seek to introduce restrictions on roads that are considered unsuitable.

Where are the weight, height and width restrictions in Wolverhampton?

Information about weight restrictions, environmental weight limits, height and width restrictions, can be found on the following pages.