Embankment Stabilization Project Continues on Route 44 in Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – September 6, 2024 – 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 8, 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 Monday, September 9, 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.
- Starting Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the contractor will begin to 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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BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The SR (State Route) 44-86S (PennDOT) project is a two-year embankment stabilization project between Torbert Lane and Tombs Run in Watson Township. Work on this project began in the Spring of 2024 and includes stabilizing the existing embankment using soil nailing, wire mesh, and rock armoring, throughout the project limits, which are shown in RED on the below location map. Motorists can expect single lane conditions controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Work on this project is anticipated to be completed by the fall of 2025. If you have specific questions about this project, contact Jay Miller at 570-368-4233 or by email at [email protected]. The SR 44-103 (EQT Partnership) project is a two-year embankment stabilization project located between SR 973 in Watson Township and Waterville in Cummings Township. Work on this project is anticipated to begin in July of 2024 and includes stabilizing 18 embankment areas throughout the project limits, which are shown in RED on the below location map. Motorists can expect delays in travel due to a combination of temporary traffic signals and flagging where work is being performed. EQT is the administrator of this $9.3 million embankment stabilization project, which is anticipated to be complete by the summer of 2025. If you have specific questions about this project, contact Steve Tokarz at 570-368-4226 or by email at [email protected]. Both projects have an 11-foot width restriction and will have a winter shut down.
