Final Equipment move to Bad Creek Hydro Station

The third, and final, transformer move to Bad Creek Hydro Station is scheduled for Feb. 21-22. On Jan.16, Duke Energy began moving the first of three 700,000-pound transformers by truck from West Union to Bad Creek in Salem. During these heavy equipment moves, traffic on highways 107 and 28 to Cashiers, N.C., will encounter lengthy delays. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes on the scheduled move dates. The second transformer move was completed Jan. 31. The final transformer move is scheduled to start on Wednesday, Feb. 21. It could take approximately two days to move the transformer along the 30-mile route. The schedule and duration could change depending on weather and other conditions. The routes were chosen to avoid major roadways and cause the least impact to motorists and residents.