09/04/2026
https://fox56.com/news/local/lackawanna-county-cuts-ribbon-on-31m-cg-smith-road-bridge-replacement
The new GC Smith Road Bridge in Elmhurst was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Lackawanna County Commissioners on September 3. As Lackawanna County Engineer, GPI is proud to have played a role in delivering this important infrastructure improvement for the community. GPI's Frank Summa had the honor of providing opening remarks during the ceremony, and he joined Robert Bochicchio in representing GPI’s team as the bridge's completion was celebrated.
The GC Smith Road Bridge Replacement Project involved the replacement of the existing structurally deficient bridge carrying T-718 (GC Smith Street) over Roaring Brook in Elmhurst Township. The project replaced the existing 76-foot steel plate thru-girder bridge with a new two-span prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge, improved roadway approaches, drainage, guide rail, and provided a wider roadway to better serve the traveling public.
GPI provided complete engineering services for the project, including planning, survey, hydraulic analysis, right-of-way, roadway design, bridge design, utility coordination, and preparation of final construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
Lackawanna County officials reopened the newly constructed CG Smith Road Bridge over Roaring Brook in Elmhurst on Thursday, marking the completion of a roughly