Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 14:21

Embankment Stabilization Project Continues on Route 44 in Lycoming County

Embankment Stabilization Project Continues on Route 44 in Lycoming County

10/10/2024

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 week of Monday, October 14, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will begin work on another embankment stabilization location. Work will take place between village of Ramsey and 0.5 mile north of the Pine Creek Inn in Cummings Township. Work at this location is anticipated to take approximately four weeks and includes installation of guide rail and rock to stabilize the embankment.

Traffic Impacts

  • Temporary barrier will be removed between approximately 0.5 mile to 2 miles south of Waterville in Cummings Township.
  • Temporary barrier will be installed between the village of Ramsey and 0.5 mile north of Pine Creek Inn in Cummings Township.
  • Temporary signals will be installed in the work zone and will be full operation mode when work is not being performed.
  • Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed.
  • An 11-foot width restriction is in place.

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.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.

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