Chillicothe, OH – A massive industrial load, known as a “super load,” is currently making its way across Southern Ohio as part of a complex transport operation. This load, the fifteenth of nearly two dozen planned shipments, is an air processor called a cold box, essential in the silicon chip manufacturing process. The cold box measures a staggering 23 feet tall, 20 feet wide, 268 feet long, and weighs 798,486 pounds.
The journey, which began at a dock on the Ohio River near Manchester in Adams County, is expected to take over a week to complete. The final destination is New Albany in Licking County, where the equipment will be used in a high-tech manufacturing facility.
The route covers several counties and communities, including West Portsmouth, Lucasville, Chillicothe, Rickenbacker, Pickerington, and Pataskala. The load is scheduled to arrive in New Albany by Tuesday, August 13.
Detailed Route and Schedule:
- Saturday, August 10 (Day 4): The super load will travel from Chillicothe to Rickenbacker, covering approximately 35 miles. The journey will start around 5:45 a.m. and will proceed north on State Route 104 to State Route 762 near Commercial Point, eventually arriving at Rickenbacker Parkway for an overnight stop.
- Sunday, August 11 (Day 5): The load will continue from Rickenbacker to Freedom Way in Pickerington, an 18-mile stretch. Departing around 5:45 a.m., the route will include State Route 317, Bixby Road, and U.S. 33. The load will travel in the westbound lanes of U.S. 33 in the wrong direction to the Gender Road southbound entrance ramp in Canal Winchester. From there, it will continue to Brice Road and Tussing Road/SR 204 before reaching its overnight location on Freedom Way in Pickerington.
This extensive transport operation is being carefully managed to ensure safety and minimize disruptions, with the load moving primarily in the early morning hours. Motorists in the affected areas should be prepared for potential delays and plan alternative routes when necessary.
