A large fiberglass tank will cause some power outages Tuesday and Thursday in the Northwoods.
Wisconsin Public Service reports the tank is being shipped from Wisconsin Rapids to Saskatchewan, Canada. The shipping route winds north and will enter the WPS service area near Antigo with an arrival time at 5 p.m. Tuesday in Eagle River.
Leah Van Zile from WPS says electric crews will be going along with the very slow moving transport. They need to move power lines...
"....during that time our line electricians have to take down some power lines in order for the tank to move over the roads. That may result in some short term power outages for some folks along that route...."
Thursday, July 16, the tank will depart the Vilas County Fairgrounds in Eagle River along Highway 70 about 2 a.m. and will move to the western edge of the WPS service area at Minocqua. There will also be power interruptions as the slow-moving tank runs along Highway 70.
