Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to honor certain individuals by designating a specific bridge as a memorial in their name.

Main Provisions

• The bill designates the bridge located on Burnsville Parkway over Interstate Highway 35W in the city of Burnsville, Minnesota, as the "Elmstrand Finseth Ruge Heroes Memorial Bridge."
• The Minnesota Department of Transportation commissioner is tasked with designing and installing appropriate signage to reflect the new bridge name.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill adds a new subdivision to section 161.14 of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically recognizing and naming the bridge as a memorial.

Relevant Terms

Elmstrand, Finseth, Ruge, Heroes Memorial Bridge, Burnsville, Interstate Highway 35W, Minnesota Statutes section 161.14, bridge naming, memorial designation, transportation.