Massive, slow-moving load may cause central Alberta traffic delays
The super-heavy de-ethanizer, which is used in natural gas processing, will make its way through central Alberta for the rest of the week at a maximum speed of 30 km/h.
A massive, slow-moving load could lead to traffic disruptions in central Alberta over the next two days, starting this Wednesday at 11 p.m. local time, according to the province. The de-ethanizer load, utilized in natural gas processing, is expected to move at a maximum speed of 30 km/h as it traverses the route between Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan.
Accompanied by guide vehicles, the load will be carried by trailers boasting 448 wheels, the provincial government announced in a release. Weighing in at 1.65 million pounds, the load will utilize the entire width of the highway, including the shoulder, which is 7.7 metres wide, 10.5 metres high, and 96.6 metres long. The province has provided the load’s route through central Alberta.
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