Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to name and officially designate a bridge in Burnsville, Minnesota, as a memorial bridge to honor individuals named Elmstrand, Finseth, and Ruge.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.14, which deals with the naming of roads and bridges.
• It designates the bridge on Burnsville Parkway over Interstate Highway 35W specifically as the "Elmstrand Finseth Ruge Heroes Memorial Bridge."

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new subdivision to the existing statutes to include the designation of this memorial bridge.
• It requires the commissioner to design and place appropriate signage to mark the bridge according to Section 161.139.

Relevant Terms

• Transportation
• Memorial Bridge
• Designation
• Burnsville
• Highway 35W
• Signage