Day 3, Melter #2: Back down Cabbage Hill

The 190-foot-long transporter carrying the second melter assembly departed from Marsing, Idaho, at 7:30 a.m. The weather was clear, and the temperature averaged at approximately 37 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the day.

The transport performed three rolling slow downs during its journey today, allowing it to clear overhead obstructions. Rolling slow downs involve holding all lanes of traffic within three miles of the obstruction to a very low speed. The trailer of the transporter is then lowered so that it can pass under the obstruction. One rolling slow down was performed near Ontario, Oregon, and two were performed near Le Grande, Oregon. Each rolling slow down took approximately four minutes to complete.

The transporter reached the top of Cabbage Hill at 1:15 p.m., and reached the bottom 38 minutes later.

The caravan arrived in Pendleton, Oregon, this evening and is scheduled to arrive at the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant construction site tomorrow.

Starting point: Marsing, Idaho
Ending point: Pendleton, Oregon
Miles traveled: 200
Hours traveled: 7.25
Average speed: 27.8 miles per hour
Maximum speed: 44 miles per hour

The melter assembly travels down Cabbage Hill in Oregon. (View larger image.)

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