Commission approves 18 bridge namings under Fallen Heroes dedication program

The commission approved 18 bridge namings presented under the DOT–Veterans Affairs Fallen Heroes Bridge Dedication Program at its April 23 meeting.

Craig Smith, director of operations, described the program and the department’s MOU with the Department of Veterans Affairs. He said the VA solicits applications and recommends names and locations, DOT staff verify eligible bridge locations and then the agencies coordinate dedications and sign installation. The packet included 18 proposed honorees and noted six proposed combined dedication ceremonies.

Commissioners moved and seconded approval of the list and the commission voted to approve the 18 dedications. Smith said DOT and the Department of Veterans Affairs will work with families, the governor’s office and DOT staff to schedule dedications and manage sign installation and maintenance.