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Maine Traffic: 683,530-Pound Oversize Load Moves Tuesday
Jay, ME – Drivers across parts of western and southern Maine should prepare for slow traffic, temporary delays and rolling road closures beginning Tuesday evening as a massive oversize load travels fr
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-09-29T04:57:19.854Z
Jay, ME – Drivers across parts of western and southern Maine should prepare for slow traffic, temporary delays and rolling road closures beginning Tuesday evening as a massive oversize load travels from Jay in Franklin County to South Portland in the Portland metro area.
According to Maine State Police, the specialized transport is scheduled to begin moving from Jay at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. The trip is expected to take approximately two nights and will involve law enforcement escorts, utility crews, support vehicles and specialized transport personnel.
The load measures approximately 219.4 feet long, 20 feet wide and 19 feet, 6 inches high. Its gross weight is approximately 683,530 pounds .
Police said the convoy will move very slowly and could occupy most of the roadway along portions of the route, creating temporary traffic pattern changes as it progresses toward Cumberland County and South Portland.
The proposed route includes Riley Road and Crash Road in Jay before continuing along Route 4, Route 117, Route 26, U.S. Route 202, Route 22 and U.S. Route 1. The convoy is then expected to use Broadway and Elm Street in South Portland.
Residents and businesses along the route are being asked to avoid parking vehicles on the street during the movement window. State police said parked vehicles could obstruct the convoy and create unsafe conditions.
Local police departments and support crews will manage intersections and roadway access during the move.
Tuesday’s transport is the first of nine total oversize loads expected to travel the route. Maine State Police said an updated schedule for the remaining eight loads will be released after the first delivery is completed successfully.
Motorists traveling along the route Tuesday night and Wednesday should allow additional time and expect delays as the convoy passes.