A supersized load, weighing in at 440,000 kilograms and supported by 192 wheels will be transported through Northern Alberta over the next couple of days.
The load is expected to cause delays for some drivers travelling between Edmonton and Fort McMurray starting Wednesday, and will be escorted by four pilot vehicles that will block off lanes, close intersections and facilitate its movement along the route. At times, there will also be a police escort to control traffic.
The heavy load measures almost nine metres wide, 10 metres high and around 70 metres long. It will be accompanied by four pilot vehicles to block off lanes and close intersections where needed, and a police escort will be added at times to help with traffic control.
The convoy will travel at 60 kilometers an hour and will take up the entire highway and shoulder.
Early Wednesday morning, the convoy left Edmonton and headed east on Highway 14 to Highway 36. From there, it went north to Highway 45 to Two Hills, where it was expected to park overnight.
Thursday, the load will travel to Radway using the following route:
- Highway 45 eastbound to Highway 36 north;
- Highway 36 to Highway 29 eastbound;
- Highway 29 to 36 northbound;
- Highway 36 to Highway 28 westbound; and
- Highway 28 to Highway 63 north.
The convoy will head north Friday during the day on Highway 63 to Highway 55. It will then go east until it gets back on Highway 63 north to park near Poe.
Saturday the load will move at night using Highway 63 north. It will use ramps in Fort McMurray and at Suncor to avoid overpasses.
Drivers along the routes should expect delays. For up to date information on route closures and delays, visit 511.alberta.ca
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