HGV route into Harpenden,Heartfordshire

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Hi All,

recently i have had to travel into the town of Harpenden in heartfordshire to deliver to a new customer in a 18t vehicle.i have been confronted by 7.5t weight restrictions with loading and access plates below on all routes into the town which is approx 6-7 miles inside the restricted area.the current route i have been taking is from J9 M1 A5138 then onto the B487 to the drop.At the entry to the A5138 their is a lorry ban 7.5t sign except for loading with a camera on entry.Can anyone advise me on continuing to use this route.

Many Thanks

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I think that the whole area is covered by a blanket restriction same as St.Albans.

I’ve never found a way in without going through a restriction nor seen a black freight route.

I’m not positive on the above so will be glad to be proved wrong.

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Spot on 8wheels you can go anywhere in Harpenden without going through a limit. Those cameras aren’t used don’t worry OP

I live in Harpenden and used to drive a 18t rigid locally.

What road is your site on I’d be happy to help you find a better route, if there is one. Your height would also be useful to give you the best route.

Cheers F-reds

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Used to deliver to Sainsburys in Harpenden from London Colney depot.Was always told never to go there through St Albans and had to go to M1 jct10 - A1081 and in and out that way.

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no problem the road i have to deliver to is malborough park and the vehicle hight is 13.1 ft .to be honest ive tried all routes in and your rite about the blanket of restrictions ,

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Ramon123:
Used to deliver to Sainsburys in Harpenden from London Colney depot.Was always told never to go there through St Albans and had to go to M1 jct10 - A1081 and in and out that way.

+1, I used to deliver to Waitrose & that was the route we took, its only 5-10 minutes from J10.

All that area is a PITA, if they don’t want lorry’s- GO HUNGRY THEN !!! :unamused:

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You’re already using the best route, as long you are going straight over the roundabout where the B487 crosses the A1081.

PS Malborough Park is turd of an industrial estate isn’t it?? Soooo many cars and everyone parked on a corner.

Keep on trucking

Cheers F-reds