Duke sets new day for transformer move

Weather conditions have led Duke Energy to re-schedule the move of the first of three transformers.  Starting Tuesday, January 16 Duke will manage the move of the first of the 700 thousand pound transformers to the Bad Creek hydro plant.  The transformers will be hauled by truck from West Union.  That will mean that drivers especially using Main Street in Walhalla will need to exercise caution and patience.  Patience especially considering the hauling truck will move at slow speed, from 2 to 5 miles an hour.  The Walhalla police will help direct traffic and call special attention to the part of the route that will have the truck travel Main Street in the wrong direction.  It will take two days to move each transformer along the 30-mile route.  Depending on weather and other conditions, the other moves are planned January 23 and 24 and January 30 and 31.