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.

The embankment stabilization project continues on Route 44 between 0.5 mile to 2 miles south of Waterville in Cummings Township.

The week of Sunday, September 1, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will continue work on the guide rail stabilization and soldier pile areas. Work on guide rail stabilization areas include excavation and installation of guide rail stabilization material. Work on the soldier pile walls include drilling through the soil into the bedrock, installing, and cementing beams and concrete wall tiles to stabilize the embankment.

Traffic Impacts

• Temporary barrier has been installed along the center line starting approximately 0.5 mile to 2 miles south of Waterville in Cummings Township.
• Two temporary signals will be installed throughout the work zone and are in full operation mode.
• Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed.
• An 11 foot width restriction is in place.
  

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

• Week of Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the contractor will be performing shoulder back up between Route 220 and Torbert Lane in Watson Township. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
  
  

• Week of Monday, September 9, 2024, the contractor will install new guide rail throughout the newly resurfaced area. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
  

Traffic Impacts

• 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.

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