Traffic along several major routes in New Hampshire will be affected tonight due to the transportation of heavy equipment by Trans American Trucking Service. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) has greenlit the move, which will begin at 9 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024, and continue until around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
The transport convoy, stretching 239 feet and weighing 455,000 pounds, will travel from the Everett Turnpike in Nashua to Route 12 in Keene. This journey includes segments along the Everett Turnpike, I-293, I-93, I-89, and US Route 202/NH Route 9. Notably, the operation will involve 59 special bridge crossings, necessitating rolling roadblocks to ensure safe passage.
To manage traffic, yellow light escorts and New Hampshire State Police will be on site, directing vehicles and maintaining order. Motorists traveling along the specified routes should anticipate delays and exercise caution.
Assuming weather conditions are favorable, the nighttime move will proceed as scheduled. Drivers are advised to stay informed about real-time traffic and construction updates by signing up for alerts at https://newengland511.org/.