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(KSL) Huge Transformer to Arrive in Monticello Monday

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MONTICELLO, San Juan County — A transformer weighing nearly 1 million pounds will arrive at the Monticello fairgrounds Monday after a week of traveling by truck at speeds of 3-10 mph through New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.

The transformer — measuring 25 feet wide and 415 feet long — made its way from China to Houston by boat, from Houston to New Mexico by train, and is finishing its journey by slow-moving truck. In total, the load weighs 1.8 million pounds, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

The Pacific Corp, Rocky Mountain Power-owned piece of equipment started its highway trek Monday, Oct. 26 and will arrive on Highway 191 at Monticello’s fairgrounds around noon, the project manager said.

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