Third of four extra-large super loads to move to central Ohio

Chillicothe Gazette
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COLUMBUS – The 14th of nearly two dozen “super loads,” and third of four loads that exceed 900,000 pounds, will depart the dock site in Adams County on Wednesday, July 24. The convoy will head to New Albany to deliver the load to the site of the new Intel plant in Licking County.

This load, an air processor known as a cold box used in the silicon chip manufacturing process, measures approximately 22 feet, 9 inches tall, 19 feet. 9 inches. wide, 278 feet, 2 inches long, and weighs 915,546 pounds.

The move is scheduled to take more than a week. It will make stops in West Portsmouth, Lucasville, Chillicothe, Rickenbacker, Pickerington, and Pataskala, before being delivered on Tuesday, July 30.

Complete route details can be found at transportation.ohio.gov/superload.

These extra-large loads will have significant traffic impacts as they move. Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and avoid the route while the load is moving.

Due to the size of the loads and slow speed of the convoy, moves will begin earlier than previous trips to ensure each move can be completed during daylight hours.

Dozens of people came out in downtown Waverly, Ohio, to watch as the Super Load is moved from an Ohio River dock to the Intel chip-manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. The Pike County Courthouse is visible at upper left.
Dozens of people came out in downtown Waverly, Ohio, to watch as the Super Load is moved from an Ohio River dock to the Intel chip-manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. The Pike County Courthouse is visible at upper left.

Because of an anticipated increased interest from the public, large crowds are expected along the route. This will lead to additional traffic delays. Safety of the public and those working to move the load is the top priority. Observers are asked to stay out of the path of the transport trucks and work crews and off the sidewalks along the roadway. Spectators should obey orders to move back if instructed to do so.

Notifications will continue to be made in advance of each load leaving the dock on the Ohio River near the village of Manchester in Adams County. Updates will be provided as each load moves north toward central Ohio.You can find more information, updates, and sign up for email alerts at transportation.ohio.gov/superload.

This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Another extra-large super load to move through the region beginning Wednesday