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Project Overview
County: Lycoming
Municipality: Watson and Cummings
State Route: 44
Local Name: Route 44
Project Type: Embankment Stabilization
Construction Start: August 2024
Proposed Construction End: Summer 2025
Last Updated: 4/10/2025
In the 2024 construction season, two separate embankment stabilization projects will take place on Route 44 in Watson and Cummings townships, Lycoming County. Both projects will stabilize multiple areas of embankment concerns between Torbert Lane in Watson Township and Waterville in Cummings Township.
Additional Project Information
EQT Partnership Project
44-103 – North of Route 973
Project Overview
An embankment stabilization project administered through a partnership between EQT Production Company and PennDOT is anticipated to begin early July 2024 between Route 973 in Watson Township and Waterville in Cummings Township.
This project involves the 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. The construction cost is $9.3 million.
This project is funded through the Upgrade Partnership Program.
EQT Production Company and PennDOT share the cost of the project.
Partnership Project Update
UPDATE: April 2, 2025
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.
UPDATE: March 4, 2025
Embankment Stabilization Project to Resume Next Week 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.
2025 Work Preview
Work in 2025 includes completing the remaining embankment stabilization areas and paving between Route 973 and Waterville. Traffic will be maintained using a single lane with a combination of temporary traffic signals and flagging where work is being performed. Work began in the summer of 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2025. The construction cost is $9.3 million.
2024 Work Summary
In 2024, Route 44 was paved between Route 220 and the PennDOT (44-86S) project in Watson Township and 12 stabilization areas were completed. Traffic will be maintained using a single lane with a combination of temporary traffic signals and flagging where work is being performed. Work began in the summer of 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2025. The construction cost is $9.3 million.
Contact Information
Steve Tokarz
Partnership Project Contact - North of Route 973
stokarz@pa.gov
Pat Powers
EQT Project Manager - North of Route 973
patrick.powers@eqt.com
Jay Miller
Assistant Construction Engineer - South of Route 973
jaymiller@pa.gov
Maggie Baker
Community Relations Coordinator
magbaker@pa.gov
Project Overview
PennDOT Project - 44-86S (South of Route 973) County: Lycoming
Municipality: Watson
State Route: 44
Local Name: Route 44
Project Type: Embankment Stabilization
Construction Start: Spring 2024
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2025
Last Updated: 4/10/2025
PennDOT has contracted with HRI, Inc., a private contractor, to complete work on an embankment stabilization project along Route 44 between Torbert Lane and Tombs Run in Watson Township. Work includes stabilizing the existing embankment using a combination of soil nailing, wire mesh, and rock armoring. Additional work includes paving, line painting, and guide rail upgrades. Traffic will be maintained using a single lane with a temporary traffic signal. Work began in the spring of 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by the fall of 2025. The construction cost is $11.8 million.
This project is being funded with Federal Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) program monies from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation.
Additional Project Information
PennDOT Project - South of Route 973
UPDATE: April 4, 2025
The Week of April 7, 2025
- On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the temporary traffic signals will be placed in full operation mode.
- A temporary barrier will be placed along the construction area, which is located between 1.5 miles north of Furnace Run Road (T-631) and just south of Route 973.
- The contractor, HRI, Inc., will begin to mobilize equipment and materials at the work site in preparation for work to begin.
- Motorists can expect single lane conditions where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
Traffic Impacts
- Temporary barrier will be placed between 1.5 miles north of Furnace Run Road (T-631) and just south of Route 973.
- Temporary traffic signals will be placed in full operation mode on Tuesday, April 8.
- Motorists can expect single lane conditions through fall 2025.
- A 12-foot width restriction
Accessibility
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above.