By Planned fuel strike could block M180 this Monday
Monday, July 4 planned strike action could cause the M180 to come to a standstill as the country grows increasingly frustrated with fuel prices.
Starting near Scunthorpe at 6 am before heading toward Immingham and the Stallingborough Interchange, the “go-slow” protest organisers have called for “as many people as possible” to join.
Lorry drivers are thought to be among those planning to take part in the action by staging a rolling road-block on the motorway, meaning potential delays during the morning rush hour.
The action is being organised by a group called Road Blockage N-Lincs on social media.
It is believed the strike action will join the M180 motorway at Junction 3 before heading towards Immingham and Stallingborough Interchanges.
They will then roll towards the Doncaster services before returning to Junction 3.
The protest comes as the cost of fuel continues to rise across the country and the cost of living crisis is forcing families to tighten their purse strings.
As Road Blockage N-Lincs posted, several protests are planned across the country on Monday: “An awful lot of moaning about fuel prices and not enough action. Typical of Britain.
“Complain while we roll over and take it. So why not get North Lincolnshire involved lorries, tractors whatever we have and cause roadblocks all over the country until there is change?
“The French done it [at] 1.42 and we’ve let it get near 2.00 which it is sure to reach very soon if we carry on letting it! Fuel costs in turn are driving our food, gas, electricity and more up! So let’s do something about it! The more people do this the sooner our living costs will drop to more realistic, affordable costs!
On their latest call to action, a spokesperson for Road Blockage N-Lincs said: “Who is with us on July 4? If you would like to come to our yard for 5.30 am, please do. It will be nice to see everyone joining in. Please like, share and join. All vehicles welcome.”
Protests are being staged in other parts of the country on Monday, including on the M4, M5 and M32 motorways in the South West.
