A few construction projects continue as others wind down for winter
PennDOT is working on several projects in north central Pa. this week. Here's the most recent updates from PennDOT:
Lycoming County
A two-year embankment stabilization project continues on Route 44 between Route 973 and Waterville in Cummings Township and between Route 220 and Torbert Lane in Watson Township.
Last week, the contractor removed the traffic signals and a temporary barrier between the village of Ramsey and 0.5 mile north of the Pine Creek Inn in Cummings Township.
The week of Monday, Nov. 18 through December 2024, the contractor will continue miscellaneous construction work throughout the work area. Drivers can anticipate single lane conditions with flagging while work continues throughout the project area where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
Work is anticipated to continue through December as the contractor prepares for a winter shut down of major construction.
An 11-foot width restriction is in place.
Glenn O. Hawbaker 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. Traffic will be maintained using single lane with a combination of temporary traffic signals and flagging where work is being performed. Drivers should expect traffic delays and wait times where work is being performed. Work is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2025.
Soil remediation on Route 15 northbound in Jackson Township
Alternating lane restrictions will be in place this week on Route 15 northbound in Jackson Township for a soil remediation project due to a previous crash.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, a contractor will be working on Route 15 northbound near Exit 158, (English Center / Buttonwood / Route 284). Drivers can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Work will be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather permitting.
Centre County
Here's an update on the High-Speed Interchange project between Interstates 80 and 99. This project will enhance traffic safety by providing a direct connection between the two interstates, making travel along Route 26 unnecessary to access those highways while relieving traffic congestion and realigning service for local traffic.
On Monday, Nov. 18, the contractor will paint lines for traffic shifts on I-80 eastbound and westbound. Drivers should expect alternating, single-lane closures between mile markers 158 and 161 during daylight hours.
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 19, the contractor will switch to an overnight schedule between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. while it places concrete barriers for its long-term traffic control pattern. PennDOT anticipates this process taking until Tuesday, Nov. 26. All work is weather-dependent.
Overall work on this project includes building the interchange, ten bridges, four retaining walls, five box culverts, seven sign structures, and three changeable message boards. It also includes constructing new and rebuilding existing roadways and ramps, drainage improvements, installing Intelligent Transportation Devices, guide rail and highway lighting, pavement marking, stream improvements, and miscellaneous construction. Work will continue through the next six construction seasons, ending in 2030.
Trumbull Corporation of Pittsburgh is the contractor on this $259 million project. Approximately $170 million of the funding comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) .
Drivers should be alert, cautious, and slow down through work zones. All work is weather-dependent.
