Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year embankment stabilization project will begin next week on Route 44 between Route 973 and Waterville in Cummings and Watson townships, Lycoming County.
Starting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., will begin drainage work, tree clearing, erosion and sediment control, and survey work. Motorists can expect single lane conditions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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. Work is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2025.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or magbaker@pa.gov
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