Fernley, NV – Drivers traveling through northern Nevada should expect delays Tuesday morning as the Nevada Highway Patrol escorts a massive transformer load along major highways.
According to the Nevada State Police, the “super load” will begin moving around 6:30 a.m. and will travel through Hazen, Fernley, and Lovelock. The haul will impact traffic on US-50 Alternate between Hazen and Fernley, US-95 Alternate through Fernley, and Interstate 80 between Fernley and Lovelock in both directions.
The transformer, weighing nearly 909,500 pounds, measures approximately 20 feet wide, more than 20 feet tall, and 250 feet long. Authorities said the oversized shipment will travel at only 12 miles per hour, requiring drivers to plan for extended travel times.
Troopers said the load’s final destination is near the I-80 Nightingale exit (exit 65). Because of the transformer’s size, crews will need to pass the exit while heading eastbound before turning around to safely approach it from the westbound side.
The Nevada State Police are urging motorists to allow extra time, use caution when approaching the convoy, and be prepared for rolling slowdowns along the route.
Officials said the escort is necessary to ensure the safety of drivers and crews involved in the specialized transport. Travel impacts are expected to last much of the morning and into the early afternoon.
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