​Montoursville, PA – A resurfacing project is set to begin on Route 44 in Hemlock Township, Columbia County, between Route 42 and the intersection of Route 44 and School House Road. 

On Monday, July 6 through Thursday, July 9, the contractor, Glen O. Hawbaker, will begin work on the project which is expected to take several weeks. The work will be performed between the hours of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Motorists can expect short term single lane conditions with flagging.

Work includes patching of deteriorating concrete in preparation for an asphalt paving overlay that will be completed in the upcoming weeks.

Work is expected to be completed by mid-August of 2020, weather permitting.

Motorists are urged to slow down, be alert, and expect delays in travel, and drive with caution through the construction zone.

Work on this project will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, and relevant training.

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