What makes this week’s Intel super load different than earlier ones

Aaron Burd
·3 min read
What makes this week’s Intel super load different than earlier ones

View a previous report on the super loads heading through central Ohio in the video player above.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Traffic is expected to be delayed in several central Ohio communities over the next week by the 12th of nearly two dozen super-load shipments going to Intel’s Ohio One plant under construction in New Albany.

But this one is different than those that came before it.

Measuring in at around 23 feet tall, 20 feet wide, 280 feet long and weighing in at 916,000 pounds, this is the first of four “extra large super loads,” the largest shipments in the project, the Ohio Department of Transportation said. With previous shipments taking just a few days, this load — which began its trip Sunday — is expected to take over a week, currently in the middle of an estimated 10-day route.

Measuring in at around 23 feet tall, 20 feet wide, 280 feet long, and weighing in at 916,000 pounds, this super load is the first of four "extra large super loads." (Courtesy Photo/Ohio Department of Transportation)
Measuring in at around 23 feet tall, 20 feet wide, 280 feet long, and weighing in at 916,000 pounds, this super load is the first of four “extra large super loads.” (Courtesy Photo/Ohio Department of Transportation)

Due to its size, local governments and other partners have helped to move obstructions like traffic signals and overhead signs.

The shipment carries an air processor — or a cold box — used in Intel’s silicon chip manufacturing process and is part of Intel’s Ohio One plant, which was recently confirmed to be on a delayed timeline.

Stopping in multiple central Ohio townships and cities along its way, the shipment is expected to continue along the following route, before its estimated arrival on Tuesday:

  • NBC4 Photo/Philip Schneid
    NBC4 Photo/Philip Schneid
  • NBC4 Photo/Philip Schneid
    NBC4 Photo/Philip Schneid

Route from Manchester to central Ohio

  • Saturday — Starts in and travels through Franklin County, with an approximate departure of 5:45 a.m.

    • Travel north on Rickenbacker Parkway North to State Route 317

    • Travel north on State Route 317, past Groveport to Bixby Road East

    • Overnight location: Groveport

  • Sunday — Starts in Franklin County and travels through Fairfield County, with an approximate departure of 5:45 a.m.

    • Travel east on Bixby Road to U.S. 33

    • Travel east in the westbound lanes of U.S. 33 to Gender Road southbound to a U.S. 33 westbound ramp in Canal Winchester

    • Travel the wrong way on Gender Road southbound to U.S. 33 westbound ramp

    • Take State Route 674/Gender Road north to Brice Road

    • Take Brice Road north to the intersection of Tussing Road and State Route 204 in Columbus

    • Travel east on Tussing Road/State Route 204 east toward State Route 310

    • Overnight location: Pickerington

  • Monday — Starts in Fairfield County and travels into Licking County, with an approximate departure of 9:00 a.m.

    • Continue east on Tussing Road/State Route 204 east to State Route 310

    • Travel north on State Route 310 to U.S. 40 in Etna

    • Travel west on U.S. 40 to Mink Street

    • Travel east on State Route 16 toward State Route 310

    • Overnight location: Pataskala

  • Tuesday — Starts in and travels through Licking County, with an approximate departure of 9:00 a.m.

    • Travel east on State Route 16 to State Route 310

    • Travel north on State Route 310 to State Route 161

    • Travel west on State Route 161 to Mink Street

    • Travel north on Mink Street to Clover Valley Road

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