Motorists are advised that a two-year roadway improvement project is set to begin next week on Route 414, Route 2005 (Blockhouse Road), and Route 2007 (Williamson Road) in Liberty Borough and Liberty Township, Tioga County.

On Monday, April 22, 2024, the contractor, Glenn O. Hawbaker, will begin preparations to replace a culvert on Route 414 (Water Street) and Blockhouse Road. Work includes building an access road next to Route 414, just north of Liberty Borough. Motorists should expect large construction vehicles pulling on and off the roadway.

On Monday, April 29, 2024, Water Street and Blockhouse Road will be closed in both directions between Shaffer Hill Road and just south of Bloss Mountain Road, while the contractor begins work to replace an 84-inch culvert. Additional work includes utility relocations, drainage work, paving, and line painting.

A detour using Route 15 and Bloss Mountain Road will be in place. Motorists should be alert, expect delays in travel and drive with caution.

Glenn O. Hawbaker is the prime contractor for this two-year $6.2 million roadway improvement project. Work on this project includes drainage work on Route 414 (High Street/Water Street) and Blockhouse Road, roadway reconstruction, retaining wall, sidewalks, curbing, and resurfacing of 1.7 miles of Williamson Road. Work is expected to be complete in November of 2025, weather permitting. Motorists can expect a winter shut down between construction seasons.