Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

For the illumination of the structure, the committee looked to Shadowstone of Clifton, New Jersey, USA for their lighting design expertise. Shadowstone suggested energy-efficient LED lighting from Philips Color Kinetics for the project because it can provide beautiful lighting while keeping energy costs down. Because the lights are installed in difficult to reach areas, any type of maintenance would be costly. With their long useful source life, LED lighting fixtures from Philips Color Kinetics require minimal maintenance and can withstand harsh environmental conditions such as wind, extreme cold and heat, and vibration. An LED뻖ased solution also offered the option to bring this landmark to life with color-changing light shows and effects that can be easily controlled with the touch of a button.

Frank Marsico of Shadowstone used ColorBurst Powercore LED spotlights and ColorGraze Powercore linear LED lighting fixtures to highlight the top of the bridge along its entire length. To showcase the seven arches, Marsico used a combination of ColorGraze Powercore and ColorBlast Powercore LED floodlights. All of the fixtures are controlled by a Philips Color Kinetics Light System Manager controller.

The Stone Bridge Lighting Project, in memory of Representative John Murtha, was dedicated on September 24, 2011. Every evening for three hours, the people of Johnstown enjoy the color-changing effects of the bridge, starting with a 20-minute light show that then settles into the colors for that night. The colors of the bridge reflect holidays, special events, observances, or the season of the year. Members of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association were trained to operate the system and are responsible for programming the lights.