Embankment Stabilization Project Continues on Route 44 in Lycoming County

​Montoursville, PA - Motorists are advised that a two-year embankment stabilization project continues on Route 44 between Route 973 and Waterville in Cummings Township and between Route 220 and Torbert Lane in Watson Township, Lycoming County.

Work on Route 44 between Route 220 and Torbert Lane, Watson Township.

• On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 and Thursday, August 1, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., will begin patchwork. Work will be performed between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.​
  
  

• The week of Monday, August 5, 2024, the contractor will begin guide rail removal in preparation for milling and resurfacing. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
  
  

• The week of Monday, August 12, 2024, through Friday, August 23, 2024, the contractor will perform milling, resurfacing, and shoulder back up. Work will be performed during daylight hours. ​
  
  

• The week of Monday, Monday, August 26, 2024, the contractor will install the new guide rail throughout the newly resurfaced area. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Motorists should expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed.

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., is the prime contractor for this $9.3 million embankment stabilization project administered through a partnership between EQT Production Company and PennDOT. Work includes stabilization of 18 embankment areas using a combination of geosynthetic reinforced soil, soil nailing, and soldier pile and lagging walls. Additional work includes paving, line painting, and guide rail upgrades. Traffic will be maintained using single lane with a combination of temporary traffic signals and flagging where work is being performed. Motorists should expect traffic delays and wait times where work is being performed. Work is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2025. For more information on this project visit the project page at: Route 44 Embankment Stabilization Projects Lycoming County (pa.gov) or enter PennDOT District 3 Route 44 Embankment Stabilization Projects Lycoming County into your search engine.

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