Embankment Stabilization Project Resumes on Route 44 in Lycoming County

Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year embankment stabilization project will resume next week on Route 44 between Route 973 and Waterville in Cummings and Watson townships, Lycoming County.

Starting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the temporary traffic signals located between Route 973 and Waterville will be placed in flashing mode while the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., begins to mobilize equipment and materials to the work site.

The week of Monday, March 10, 2025, the contractor will begin work on the embankment stabilization project located between Ramsey Village and approximately 0.5 mile north of Ramsey Village in Cummings Township. Work includes guiderail removal, excavation, and miscellaneous construction activities.

Traffic Impacts

• Temporary barrier will be placed between Ramsey Village and approximately 0.5 mile north of Ramsey village.
• The temporary traffic signal will be placed in full operation mode on Monday, March 10, 2025.
• Motorists can expect single lane conditions with a signal and with flagging where work is being performed.
• A 12-foot width restriction.

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.