Overview
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.
EQT Partnership Project
44-103 – North of Route 973
Project Overview
A second 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.
PennDOT Project
44-86S – South of Route 973
Project Overview
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.