A transformer destined for a wind farm, weighing 520 tons and measuring 98 meters in length, passed through Córrego Danta, located in the Center-West of Minas Gerais, last Tuesday (27). This convoy is transporting an extraordinarily large load, departing from Jundiaí (SP) with a destination in Barra (BA).
The route taken included BR-262, subsequently accessing BR-354, heading towards Patos de Minas. It is estimated that the entire journey to the final point will take about 20 days.
Traffic on BR-262 was temporarily interrupted
According to information from the Federal Highway Police (PRF), the convoy resumed its movement in the morning after having been stopped overnight at a gas station located on BR-262. Specifically at kilometer 571, at the Estalagem Interchange, the composition left the federal highway and returned to BR-354.
During the passage on BR-262, the vehicle was escorted by the Federal Highway Police (PRF). Upon entering BR-354, the escort responsibility was transferred to the Military Police (PM).
On Monday (26), the PRF had to completely suspend traffic flow on BR-262 for a period of 40 minutes, between 5:20 PM and 6:00 PM, to ensure the safe entry of the convoy onto the federal highway at the intersection with BR-354. After this maneuver, the load proceeded along BR-262 until kilometer 568, where it spent the night at Posto Minas Gerais. The PRF confirmed that traffic on BR-262 is now normalized in both directions, without any restrictions.
The dimensions of the load are notable: it has a total weight of 520 tons, a length of 98 meters, a width of 6.5 meters, and a height of 5.5 meters. The PRF warned drivers using BR-354, in Córrego Danta, and in the Alto Paranaíba area to pay extra attention due to the size of the convoy.