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One heavy load

April 13, 2007
A hauler of a 100-ton expansion joint for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge is parked at the Federal Way weigh station near SR 18, where it will stay until later today or Saturday morning.
This is one truck that no motorist would want to get stuck behind.

A hauler of a 100-ton expansion joint for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge is parked at the Federal Way weigh station near SR 18, where it will stay until later today or Saturday morning.

Drivers are advised to plan ahead for potential delays in the vicinity of this 16-ft.-wide super load, which takes up two lanes. Pilot cars and Washington State Patrol are escorting the load.

Washington State DOT has installed a GPS tracking device on the truck so people can check its location and plan accordingly at www.tacomanarrowsbridge.com.

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