Third Conoco megaload crosses into Montana

BOISE (AP) - The Idaho Transportation Department says the third of four refinery equipment shipments for ConocoPhillips has crossed into Montana.

The ITD says the shipment left mile marker 169 on U.S. Highway 12 at 10 p.m. Friday and reached the top of Lolo Pass about 40 minutes later. It entered Montana shortly after 11 p.m.

Emmert is the contract hauler moving the equipment for ConocoPhillips. The Lewiston Tribune reports Emmert plans to begin hauling the fourth shipment from the Port of Lewiston today.

The coker drums are destined for the ConocoPhillips refinery in Billings, Mont.

The first two shipments arrived in Billings in early April.