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Abnormal loads

Photo of an abnormal load

There are two separate authorities in Northern Ireland that you must contact to arrange the movement of an abnormal load.

Choose a topic below to find out more specific information.

Contact Us

You must give us 2 days notice to arrange movement of an abnormal load.  Use the notification of abnormal loads form (MS Word, 164.0 KB)opens new window to provide us with the details and email it to: abloads@psni.pnn.police.uk

Please note that notifications received via email will receive priority.

Or you can write to us at:

The Police Service of Northern Ireland

Abnormal Loads Office
2 Alexander Road
Castlereagh
Belfast
BT6 9HH

Tel: 028 9090 1313
Mob: 07795 152396
Please note that an answerphone facility is available after office hours.
Fax: We are no longer able to accept faxes.  Please email your request to abloads@psni.pnn.police.uk
Please note that an answerphone facility is available after office hours.

Contact DRD

The Department of Regional Development Roads Service

Abnormal Loads Office
Department of Regional Development Roads Service
Room 231 Clarence Court
10-18 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8GB

Tel: 028 9054 0419
Fax: 028 9054 0509

For more information, including their application form, visit the Roads Service websiteexternal link opens new window