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 is set to cause potential traffic delays in central Alberta for two days starting at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, according to the province. The de-ethanizer load, utilized in natural gas processing, is expected to travel at a maximum speed of 30 km/h, moving between Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan.
Accompanied by guide vehicles, the load will be transported on trailers carrying 448 wheels, as stated by the provincial government in a release. Measuring 1.65 million pounds, the load will span the entire width of the highway, including the shoulder, which is 7.7 meters wide. Standing at 10.5 meters high and 96.6 meters long, the province has shared the load’s route through central Alberta.
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