Drivers travelling around the Grande Prairie area are being advised of a large, slow-moving load moving north from Edmonton that is expected to cause delays in the coming days.
Officials say due to its large size and weight, the load will be travelling at a maximum speed of 30 kilometres per hour. Guide vehicles will be on the roads and it is expected the load will take up the entire width of the highway, including the shoulder. Additionally, officials suggest the load could occasionally travel against the flow of traffic, with lanes blocked off as needed.
The party will depart from Edmonton on March 8th, utilizing several major highways including Highway 22 and Highway 43, before reaching its destination at an oil and gas site near GP on March 11th.
The load being transported is an Amine contractor tower used in the oil refining process. The unit weighs more than 541K kilograms, including support equipment.
Drivers are asked to watch for guide vehicles and flag people as the load will be escorted by three vehicles to close intersections as needed, and officials say, at times, it will be escorted by police.
A full list of stops and travel route is available on the province’s website.
