Elizabeth Township road reopens to traffic

The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Thursday that East Smithfield Street near Antonelli Drive in Elizabeth Township reopened to traffic earlier than expected. The closure, which began on April 20, was required for repairs to a culvert named Youghiogheny Bridge No. 14. The project also included roadway repairs, drainage improvements and the installation of guiderail and pavement markings. East Smithfield Street is used by an average of 5,338 drivers daily. Pugliano Construction of Plum was the primary construction contractor for the $126,144 project. Courtesy of Allegheny County