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Crew removes massive wind turbine tower section from western Maine roadside

The operation involves four large tow trucks and takes most of Friday, prompting the closure of part of Route 201 between The Forks and Jackman.

Posted May 20, 2016

Updated May 20, 2016

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Workers discuss the logistics of removing a wind turbine tower section from the side of Route 201 in Johnson Mountain Township on Friday. Four large tow trucks spent most of the day removing the turbine.

Four large tow trucks spent most of the day Friday removing a large wind turbine tower and the tractor-trailer that had been hauling it from the side of Route 201 in Johnson Mountain Township in Somerset County.

The operation to remove the turbine, estimated to weigh 75 tons, began at 7 a.m.

Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland said Friday evening the work was completed about 6:30 p.m.

Part of Route 201 between The Forks and Jackman was shut down for the work, which was done by several towing companies.

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