Two lorries carrying portable homes caused major delays after they were stranded in Radlett yesterday.
Traffic on Watling Street was brought to a stop as two travelling houses attempted to pass through the town.
According to Herts Highways the "obstructions" caused "major delays" in both directions.
"Two huge transporter lorries were unable to get through because of the traffic bollards", she said.
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After attempting to reverse out of their positions, police arrived on the scene at 4.30pm, closing the road.
A spokesperson for Herts police said: "We were called at around 4.20pm on Thursday, October 24, to reports of two wide load trucks blocking the road at Watling Street.
"The vehicles took the wrong turn and needed assistance to exit the road and head in the right direction, the road was reopened at around 5.30pm."
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