Due to its large size and weight, this load will travel at a maximum speed of 50 km/h. The load will move with guide vehicles, below posted speed limits using the entire width of the highway, including the shoulder. The load will also occasionally travel against the flow of traffic with lanes blocked off accordingly.

Drivers should watch for guide vehicles and flag people as the load will be escorted by four vehicles to close intersections and facilitate its move. At times, it will also have a police escort to control traffic.

Route

The load will leave Innisfail using the following route:

Day 1 Nov 19

  • 37 Street eastbound
  • 61 Avenue northbound
  • 42A westbound
  • Hwy 54 northbound
  • Hwy 54 westbound
  • Hwy 761 northbound
  • Hwy 11 westbound (Park at Rocky Mountain House VIS)

Day 2 Nov 20

  • Hwy 11 westbound
  • Hwy 22 northbound
  • Hwy 39 eastbound
  • Hwy 60 northbound
  • Hwy 19/625 eastbound
  • Hwy 21 northbound
  • Hwy 14 eastbound (Park at 14/21 Wide Spot)

Day 3 Nov 21

  • Hwy 14 eastbound
  • Hwy 834 northbound
  • Hwy 15 westbound
  • RR220 northbound
  • West into site

Quick facts

  • The load is a wet flare drum which is a critical safety component in flare systems, enabling controlled venting of flammable gases while minimizing risks to people, equipment, and the environment.
  • The load is 8.8 metres wide, 8.5 metres high and 57.6 metres long.
  • Number of wheels: 186 wheels

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