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Huge 125-metre superload to depart from Port of Melbourne

A large transport operation is set to get underway, as a large generator is transported from the Port of Melbourne next week, with road users urged to seek an alternate route to avoid delays.

The generator will be transported on an oversized vehicle approximately 125 metres long and 6.5 metres wide, departing from the Port of Melbourne at 10pm Monday February 3 and arriving at Loy Yang A Power Station by 5am Friday 7 February.

“This is a complex operation and for everyone’s safety, stay well clear when the load is in transit and when parked. If you need to travel during the time the transport is on the road, plan ahead or seek an alternate route to avoid delays,” said Transport Victoria.

“The transport operation will be escorted by a large contingent of escort vehicles and co-pilots travelling in front of and at the rear of the vehicle making sure your roads are safe during and after the move.”

In order to minimise road disruptions, the load will be travelling at night, as follows:

February 3:

Travel starts at 10pm Monday February 3 from Port of Melbourne to park up location in Clayton South.

February 4:

Travel starts at 11pm Tuesday February 4 from park up location in Clayton South to park up location in Berwick.

February 5:

Travel starts at 11pm Wednesday February 5 from park up location in Berwick to park up location in Yarragon.

February 6:

Travel starts at 11pm Thursday February 6 and the transport operation will continue its journey to its final destination at Loy Yang Power Station.

The transport operation will travel at an average speed of 25 km/h. There will be times when travelling over bridges or around corners where they will need to slow to around 5 km/h.

There will be opportunities to pass the under supervision in some locations.

“Only overtake when signalled to do so. Do not overtake the pilot or escort vehicle behind the load and get stuck in between. This makes it hard for everyone to do their job safely and you’re putting yourself and others at risk,” Transport Victoria advised.

There will be a road closure on Beaconsfield Parade and The Esplanade, St Kilda, Princes Highway East over Eumemmerring Creek, Princes Highway from Hinrichsen Drive to Narre Warren North Road, and Princes Highway between Buln Buln Road and Marretts Road to accommodate the transport travelling on the wrong side of the road.

Transport Victoria added, “For your own safety and other road users please do not stop on the freeway to view the load when it is parked. Stopping on a freeway is illegal and very dangerous for you, passengers in your vehicle and other road users. Penalties may be enforced by Victoria Police and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

“There will be no viewing opportunities provided. This is for everyone’s safety.”

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