Last of four extra-large super loads to move to central Ohio
Expect major traffic impacts while convoy is on the move
 COLUMBUS – The fifteenth of nearly two dozen “super loads,” and last of four loads that exceed 900,000 pounds, will depart the dock site in Adams County on Wednesday, August 7. The convoy will head to New Albany to deliver the load to the site of the new Intel plant in Licking County.
Like the last three loads, this is an air processor known as a cold box used in the silicon chip manufacturing process, measures approximately 23’ tall, 20’ wide, 280’ long, and weighs 916,000 pounds.
The move is scheduled to take more than a week. It will make stops in West Portsmouth, Lucasville, Chillicothe, Rickenbacker, Pickerington, and Pataskala, before being delivered on Tuesday, August 13.
Complete route details can be found at transportation.ohio.gov/superload.
This load and route will not have major impacts to traffic, but could cause minor impacts to visitors to the Scioto County Fair early Friday morning .
Visitors to the Ross County Fair will be affected Friday afternoon. The exact time of arrival on State Route 104 isn’t known, however, fairgoers should plan to avoid arriving or leaving the fairgrounds in the early afternoon hours. While the load has historically only been on SR 104 for a little over a half-hour, the additional fair traffic could lead to extended travel delays. Please be sure to follow ODOT District 9 on Facebook for updates.
These extra-large loads will have significant traffic impacts as they move. Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and avoid the route while the load is moving.
Due to the size of the loads and slow speed of the convoy, moves will begin earlier than previous trips to ensure each move can be completed during daylight hours.
Because of an anticipated increased interest from the public, large crowds are expected along the route. This will lead to additional traffic delays. Safety of the public and those working to move the load is the top priority. Observers are asked to stay out of the path of the transport trucks and work crews and off the sidewalks along the roadway. Spectators should obey orders to move back if instructed to do so.
The Ohio Department of Transportation has carefully analyzed and planned the route to make sure these extra-large loads can be accommodated. Since each load will be escorted by several Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, emergency traffic will get around the rolling roadblock with minimal delay. Working with partners like local governments and utility companies, obstructions along the route such as large overhead signs, traffic signals, and utility lines have been adjusted and moved.
The schedule of each of the nearly two dozen loads will be checked against local events, like festivals and fairs, to further minimize impacts.
Notifications will continue to be made in advance of each load leaving the dock on the Ohio River near the village of Manchester in Adams County. Updates will be provided as each load moves north toward central Ohio.
You can find more information, updates, and sign up for email alerts at transportation.ohio.gov/superload.
Wednesday, August 7 (Day 1) – Dock in Manchester to West Portsmouth (32 miles)
Originates in Adams County, travels into Scioto County
6:00 a.m. Departure (approximate)
- The load will move east on US 52
- The load is expected to cross over and travel the wrong way in the US 52 westbound lanes just before the junction of State Route 239 & US 52.
- The load will travel north on the SR 239 southbound ramp toward SR 73/SR 852
Overnight Location: West Portsmouth
Thursday, August 8 (Day 2) – West Portsmouth to Lucasville (14 miles)
Originates in and travels through Scioto County
7:45 a.m. Departure (approximate)
- The load will travel south in the northbound lanes of SR 73/SR 852 to US 52
- Then it will head east in the westbound lanes on US 52 to US 23 in Portsmouth
- Travel north on US 23 in the southbound lanes to the intersection of Kinneys Lane and Argonne Road where it will cross over into the northbound lanes toward Lucasville
Overnight Location: ODOT Scioto County Garage
Friday, August 9 (Day 3) – ODOT Scioto County Garage to Chillicothe (48 miles)
Originates in Scioto County, travels through Pike County and into Ross County
5:45 a.m. Departure (approximate)
- Travel north on US 23 to Piketon where it will cross over into the southbound lanes of US 23 at Market Street to maneuver around the traffic signals then cross back over into the northbound lanes of US 23
- Travel north on US 23 through Waverly to Chillicothe
- Take US 35 west to SR 104 north
- SR 104 north toward SR 207
Overnight Location: North of SR 104/207 intersection
Saturday, August 10 (Day 4) – Chillicothe to Rickenbacker (35 miles)
Originates in Ross County, travels through Pickaway County and into Franklin County
5:45 a.m. Departure (approximate)
- Continue to travel north on SR 104 to SR 762 near Commercial Point
- Travel East on SR 762 to Rickenbacker Parkway
Overnight Location: Rickenbacker
Sunday, August 11 (Day 5) – Rickenbacker to Freedom Way in Pickerington (18 miles)
Originates in and travels through Franklin County and into Fairfield County
5:45 a.m. Departure (approximate)
- Travel north on Rickenbacker Parkway to SR 317
- Travel north on SR 317 past Groveport to Bixby Road
- Travel east on Bixby Road to US 33
- Travel east in the westbound lanes of US 33 to the southound Gender Road to US Route 33 westbound entrance ramp in Canal Winchester
- Travel the wrong way on the Gender Road southbound to US 33 Westbound entrance ramp
- Take SR 674/Gender Road north to Brice Road
- Take Brice Road north to the intersection with Tussing Road/SR 204 in Columbus
- Travel East on Tussing Road/SR 204 East toward SR 256
- Continue east on SR 204 to Freedom Way
Overnight Location: Freedom Way in Pickerington
Monday, August 12 (Day 6) – Freedom Way in Pickerington to Pataskala (15 miles)
Originates in Fairfield County and travels into Licking County
9:00 a.m. Departure (approximate)
- Continue east on Tussing Road/SR 204 to SR 310
- Travel north on SR 310 to US 40 in Etna
- Travel west on US 40 to Mink Street/Etna Parkway
- Travel north on Mink Street to SR 16
- Travel east on SR 16 to Park Avenue
Overnight location: Pataskala
Tuesday, August 13 (Day 7) – Pataskala to Intel site in New Albany (10 miles)
Originates in and travels through Licking County
9:00 a.m. Departure (approximate)
- Travel east on SR 16 to SR 310
- Travel north on SR 310 to SR 161
- Travel west on SR 161 to Mink Street/Etna Parkway
- Travel north on Mink Street to Clover Valley Road NW
Load delivered
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