Latest super load on the move: When and where to expect traffic delays

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The next in a series of super loads traveling across Ohio roadways was scheduled to depart southern Ohio on Wednesday morning.

Two super loads have been delivered to Freepoint Eco-Systems near Hebron, with this being the third of its kind making the trip to the recycling facility. The shipments travel from a dock in Manchester, in Adams County along the Ohio River. Future shipments will go to Intel's Ohio One plant under construction in New Albany.

This load was expected to depart Wednesday morning, travelling along the following route:

• 8:15 a.m.: approximate departure onto eastbound U.S. 52
• Cross over and travel the wrong way in the U.S. 52 westbound lanes just before the junction of State Route 239 and U.S. 52.
• Travel north on the State Route 239 southbound ramp toward State Route 73/State Route 852

On future days, the load will proceed north on U.S. 23 from the Portsmouth area to Chillicothe and then use State Route 104 and local roads to reach the Columbus area near Rickenbacker International Airport.

By the weekend, central Ohio motorists could expect to see traffic delays. On Saturday, the super load is scheduled to travel through Canal Winchester. A notice on the city's website said when the load reaches U.S. 33 at Bixby Road, the highway will be briefly closed in both directions. The eastbound part of the highway will be quickly reopened, with the westbound portion remaining closed as the load moves.

Ohio State Highway Patrol and Columbus police will provide traffic control and support services for the transportation project. Other local law enforcement is aware of the travel schedule and will monitor and assist as needed.

The super load is scheduled to arrive at its destination Saturday.