Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that a two-year embankment stabilization project continues on Route 44 between Route 973 and Waterville in Cummings and Watson townships, Lycoming County.
The week of Monday, April 7, 2025
North of the Ramsey Run
The contractor will begin construction of a soldier pile wall approximately 3/4- mile north of Ramsey Run. Work includes drilling H-shaped steel beams (piles) into the ground and installing horizontal supports (lagging) between the piles, removal and installation of guide rail, and miscellaneous construction activities.
North of Pine Creek Inn
Work will begin on a geosynthetic soil wall (GRS) approximately 1-mile north of the Pine Creek Inn. Work includes excavation, construction of the GRS, which includes installing reinforced steel baskets filled with aggregate, removal and installation of guide rail and miscellaneous construction activities.
Traffic Impacts
- Temporary barrier has been placed between Ramsey Village and approximately 1 mile north of Ramsey village.
- Temporary barrier has been placed 1 mile north of the Pine Creek Inn.
- Temporary signals have been installed in the work zones and will be in full operation mode when work is not being performed.
- 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 guiderail 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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