January 2, 2026
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David Rodrigues, Project Manager
drodrigues@baycrane.com or 401-525-4048
Maine Traffic Advisory: Bay Crane Northeast to Transport Oversized Load from Hermon to Eastbrook on Tuesday, January 6
Engineered transport begins at 8 p.m., with increased traffic expected along the route; total distance is 49 miles
Smithfield, RI — Today, Bay Crane Northeast — part of Bay Crane Companies, the leader in specialized transportation and logistics planning for heavy hauling solutions in New York and New England — announced that it has been contracted to haul an oversized load in Maine from 601 Coldbrook Road in Hermon to 897 Sugar Hill Road in Eastbrook on Tuesday, January 6 at 8 p.m. Bay Crane’s total transport distance will be 49 miles, with increased traffic expected along a route that includes highways and secondary roads.
The estimated transport time is 4-5 hrs., with the load traveling at 25-30 mph. The transport vehicle dimensions span over 141 feet in length and 10 feet in width, weighing 415,000 pounds in total.
The entire transport route is as follows:
- Start: 601 Coldbrook Road, Hermon, ME 04401
- Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
- Turn left onto Odlin Road
- Turn right onto Perry Road
- Turn left onto US-202 E
- Take the I-395 E/US-202 E ramp to Bangor/Brewer
- Merge onto I-395 E
- Exit onto US-1A E/Wilson Street and continue to follow US-1A E
- Turn left onto ME-179 N/North Street and continue to follow ME-179 N
- Turn right onto ME-200 S
- Turn left onto Molasses Pond Road/Sugar Hill Road
- End: 897 Sugar Hill Road, Franklin (Eastbrook), ME 04634
Headquartered in Smithfield, Rhode Island, Bay Crane Northeast is part of Bay Crane Companies, which was founded in 1939. With over 80 years of experience, Bay Crane has become the leader in specialized transportation and logistics planning for heavy hauling solutions in New York and the greater Northeastern United States. Bay Crane focuses on the crane rental, specialized transportation, and construction industries, building a vast fleet of equipment with attentive, dedicated staff. With all lift and transportation plans comprehensively prepared and approved by clients, as well as state and local authorities, Bay Crane aims to provide unparalleled service to lift and move for communities in the safest and most efficient ways using the most innovative solutions.
“Oversized transports like this require detailed planning and close collaboration with state and local partners,” said David Rodrigues, project manager at Bay Crane Northeast. “Our experienced team is focused on executing the move safely, efficiently and with as little disruption as possible for Maine communities. We appreciate the patience of motorists as we complete this transport.”
To schedule an interview, please contact David Rodrigues at drodrigues@baycrane.com or 401-525-4048.
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About Bay Crane Northeast:
Bay Crane Northeast is part of Bay Crane Companies, founded in 1939. With over 80 years of experience, Bay Crane has become the leader in specialized transportation and logistics planning for heavy hauling solutions in New York and the greater Northeastern U.S. Bay Crane focuses on crane rental, specialized transportation and construction industries, building a vast fleet of equipment with dedicated and attentive staff. All lift and transportation plans are comprehensively prepared and approved by clients as well as by state and local authorities. Bay Crane aims to provide unparalleled service to lift and move for communities in the safest and most efficient ways using innovative solutions.
