According to ODOT, the superloads contain no hazardous materials, fuels, or liquids. The shipments will travel at speeds of 10 to 30 miles per hour along designated routes, including U.S. 730, OR 37, Interstate 84 in Pendleton, U.S. 395, U.S. 26, and OR 201, before exiting Oregon into Idaho via OR 201 near Adrian. Oversized loads will operate from the Port of Morrow through Pilot Rock during nighttime hours and from Pilot Rock to the Idaho border during both daytime and nighttime hours. When not in transit, the loads will park off the main roadway.

Due to the extreme size of each shipment, both travel lanes on two-lane highways will be used, causing traffic delays. Vehicles will experience periodic stops, and pilot cars will escort the shipments, guiding them along the route. Designated pull-over sites will allow superloads to stop and give waiting vehicles a chance to pass.

ODOT urges all drivers to stay vigilant when encountering pilot vehicles escorting these oversized or overweight loads, as safety remains a top priority. Special permits and traffic management plans have been established to reduce risk for all road users along the transport routes.

What is a Superload?

A superload is a unique classification of oversized loads in Oregon. The term applies to shipments exceeding the following dimensions:

• Width: Over 16 feet on Interstates or over 14 feet on two-lane state highways (excluding certain mobile units with widths including up to a 12-inch eave).
• Height: Over 17 feet on any highway.
• Length: Greater than 150 feet overall.
• Mobile Units: Those with a width exceeding 14 feet for the box or a total width greater than 15 feet.

If you have inquiries regarding these heavy transports, Doug Smith of Omega Morgan can assist at 503-647-7474.

Motorists are encouraged to plan for these transports and allow extra travel time when driving along affected routes.

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“For months, we have been working in coordination with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and local stakeholders along the route to ensure each move goes as smoothly as possible with minimal impacts to those who live and work in the communities along the route,” said Jack Marchbanks, ODOT director. “We will work to provide as much notice as possible so that drivers can plan ahead and use alternate routes.”

To ensure minimal disruptions, ODOT is meticulously planning the transportation schedule, avoiding clashes with local events such as festivals and fairs. The mammoth move is expected to commence next week, featuring loads weighing up to 900,000 pounds and stretching as long as 270 feet.

“Moving loads like these is not new for ODOT and our various partners,” said Mike Moreland, administrator of ODOT’s office of special hauling permits. “However, what makes this situation unique is the number of these types of loads arriving in short succession.”

The designated route will guide these superloads from the dock site near Manchester to just south of Columbus. Depending on the final destination, either Hebron or New Albany, one of two routes will be employed. Comprehensive details of these routes are available on the ODOT website.

Anticipating a journey duration of eight to 15 days for each oversized load, Ohio transportation officials have ruled out closures or detours. Instead, slow-rolling roadblocks will be implemented, leading to possible delays for drivers along the route. The Ohio State Highway Patrol will provide escorts for each load, and adjustments to large overhead signs, traffic signals, and utility lines along the designated routes have been made.

As the superloads embark on their journey from the Ohio River dock, updates will be regularly communicated, marking a significant moment in Ohio’s transportation and logistics landscape.

For regularly updated traffic alerts across Ohio, click here.

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