PICKAWAY COUNTY, OH – Residents should prepare for a monumental superload transport set to pass through the county tomorrow. The colossal cargo, a Warm Gas Pipe Skid, measures an astounding 18 feet, 9 inches tall, 17 feet, 2 inches wide, and 196 feet long, weighing in at an incredible 469,284 pounds.
The superload, originating in Adams County, will travel through Scioto, Pike, and Ross counties before arriving in Pickaway County. Its journey begins at approximately 8:15 a.m. after school buses in the Manchester Local Schools district have cleared the departure area.
Route Details for December 6 (Day 1):
- Departure from Adams County: Begins near US Route 52.
- US Route 52 Maneuvers:
- Travels westbound in eastbound lanes, navigating SR 239 and SR 73/SR 852 intersections.
- Moves east in the westbound lanes toward Portsmouth.
- US Route 23 Northward:
- Crosses Kinneys Lane and Argonne Road into Piketon.
- Uses southbound lanes temporarily near Market Street to avoid traffic signals.
- Chillicothe to Ross County:
- Heads west on US Route 35 to SR 104 North, continuing toward SR 207.
- Overnight Stop: Ross County Fairgrounds.
Authorities caution drivers to expect significant delays and traffic disruptions along the superload’s route. The Ohio Department of Transportation and local law enforcement will provide traffic control to ensure the load’s safe passage.
For residents and onlookers, this is a rare chance to witness the transport of such an extraordinary load, which represents engineering and logistical precision on a grand scale. Stay aware of the route and exercise caution when traveling nearby.
