Massive Transformer Move Will Reroute Interstate Traffic Early Friday LIBERTY - The delivery of a new 480,000-pound power transformer from Liberty to the Nashua Substation near Smithville will require closure of two interstate highways at times, traffic detours and possible delays late Thursday into early Friday morning. Highway restrictions will begin as early as 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, to establish median crossovers, adjust traffic signal heads and raise overhead utility lines. Transformer movement onto interstates and state highways will begin around 11 p.m. and be done by 7 a.m. Friday morning. The massive load (727,000 pounds, including a pusher tractor, a puller tractor and the 36-axle trailer) will travel on Interstates 35 and 435, on Missouri Routes 152 and 169, and local routes at times. Because of the size of the equipment and transporter - 18 feet, 6 inches tall and 195 feet long - the transformer must move on the opposite lanes of the interstates and cross the median at times to pass obstructions such as overhead signs and highway overpasses. Officials with Edwards Moving and Rigging, the transporting company, expect to shut down I-35 from Route 152 to Route 291 in both directions for up to 1½ hours, and I-435 between Route 152 and Route 169 for up to four hours. Traffic will detour to Route 152 and Route 169 to bypass this closure. The new transformer will help KCP&L provide power to the Kansas City area. For more information about other MoDOT projects, please visit MoDOTs Website at modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter or send questions and comments to [email protected]. We want your feedback on our work zones! Rate Our Work Zones at modot.org/kansascity
Posted on: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 21:52:19 +0000
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