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 Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will begin removing the traffic signals and temporary barrier between village of Ramsey and 0.5 mile north of the Pine Creek Inn in Cummings Township.

The week of Monday, November 18, 2024, through December 2024, contractor will continue miscellaneous construction work throughout the work area. Motorists can anticipate single lane conditions with flagging while work continues throughout the project area where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.

Work is anticipated to continue through December as the contractor prepares for a winter shut down of major construction.  

• 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.