Crittenden County, Ky. — A slow-moving Superload that created substantial traffic delays along KY 120 through portions of Webster County and Crittenden County on Wednesday is parked near the Deanwood community in eastern Crittenden County while the crew surveys some alternate routes for getting the load through the area.
The 195 ft. long truck with several support vehicles is hauling an over-dimensional 17 ft.- 6 inch tall, almost 400,000-pound load to a destination in Mississippi. While support vehicles are checking the viability of some optional routes, the crew plans to make some repairs to the specialized truck while it is parked along KY 120 near the 9-mile marker east of Marion.
The Kentucky State Police Division of Vehicle Enforcement, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and KYTC permitting staff are working with the specialized hauler to help minimize traffic disruptions by determining the most efficient route forward.
KSP Vehicle Enforcement was initially contacted about the load after it snagged a light pole traveling KY 120 through Providence in Webster County. As the over-weight/over-dimensional load continued traveling along KY 120 toward Marion it generated significant complaint calls about traffic delays in eastern Crittenden County.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials anticipate getting an update on the load and planned route before the truck resumes travel sometime during the day on Thursday. Movement of the load is not expected to disrupt morning commuter traffic along KY 120 between Marion and Providence.