Huge kiln, part of $350 million modernization, arrives in Gum Springs

"The best route saw the kiln traveling by barge from New Orleans up the Mississippi River and then the Ouachita River, landing in Crossett, and then traveling across south Arkansas to Strong, El Dorado, Camden, Stephens, Prescott, Gurdon and then finally to Gum Springs. Landing at the Port of Little Rock wouldn’t work because there were too many overhead obstructions, while the Port of Pine Bluff is designed for agriculture and bulk materials.
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Eleven bucket trucks traveled with the kiln on Saturday and Sunday and nine on the other days to push up or bring down power lines. Transport planners also had to work with the Union Pacific railroad.

The procession’s speeds ranged from 5 to 35 miles per hour. To help with traffic, the kiln was accompanied by six Arkansas Highway Police patrolmen along with Captain Ross Batson, commander of the Arkansas Highway Police Oversize and Overweight Permits section.

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