Due to its large size and weight, this load will travel at a maximum speed of 30 km/h. The load will move with guide vehicles, below posted speed limits, using the entire width of the highway including shoulder.

De-ethanizer used in natural gas processing.

De-ethanizer used in natural gas processing.

Route

The load will leave Dacro in Edmonton using the following route:

Day 1 Aug. 12 (11 p.m. night move)

  • Exit from 9325 51 Avenue NW, Edmonton
  • 51 Avenue NW eastbound
  • Roper Road NW eastbound
  • 75 Street NW southbound
  • Whitemud Drive NW eastbound counterflow
  • Highway 216 southbound counterflow
  • Highway 14 eastbound counterflow
  • Highway 14 eastbound, ramp at Highway 21
  • Stage on east side of Highway 21 (5 a.m.)

Day 2 Aug. 13 (off duty)

Day 3 Aug. 14 (2 a.m. day move)

  • Highway 14 eastbound
  • Highway 834 northbound
  • Highway 15 westbound
  • Range Road 220 northbound
  • West into site (DOW) (noon)

Quick facts

  • The load being transported is a de-ethanizer, which is used in natural gas processing to separate ethane from heavier hydrocarbons.
  • The module is 7.7 metres wide, 10.5 metres high, and 96.6 metres long.
  • The weight of the unit is 749,142 kilograms, including support equipment.
  • The trailers carrying the unit contain 448 wheels.

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