One of the largest cranes in the world has joined the two “Big Bird” cranes on the Intel Ohio One campus. The students of Johnstown Monroe Intermediate School named the Liebherr 12500 crane “Ms. Armstrong” as an homage to Ohio’s history in innovation.

The two existing “Big Bird” cranes are used primarily to lift and place the 24’ x 24’ concrete floor pieces for the fabs with a load capacity of 3 million pounds.

Ms. Armstrong on the other hand is taller than two Statues of Liberty and can lift 5.5 million pounds. The crane will be used to lift the heavy steel roof trusses of the fab into place, highlighting the significant milestone of construction going vertical.

As construction-related traffic increases in New Albany, our officers remain committed to the safety of our residents, visitors, and those working in this community. The New Albany Police Department has enhanced officer traffic enforcement in the New Albany International Business Park to address community concerns. We expect to continue to monitor traffic and enforce laws in the area as the construction activity continues.

We thank residents in the area for their cooperation in maintaining a safe environment. We ask that they continue to be patient, to expect occasional traffic delays, and to keep up with the frequent changes in traffic patterns and work zones. It is also more important than ever for motorists to have their full attention on the task of driving, particularly in construction zones. Construction workers near the road on foot and driving equipment are especially vulnerable in the event of an accident. Please obey the speed limit and follow the direction of traffic advisory signage.

We are proud to serve this community and will continue to take a proactive approach to ensuring the safety of all those who live, work, and play in New Albany.