Section 12. Gerald "Jerry" Confer Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) Gerald Confer was born on August 21, 1952, in Clearfield.
(2) Mr. Confer attended Clearfield High School.
(3) Mr. Confer was employed by the Department of Transportation and worked for the Systematic Technique to Analyze and Manage Pennsylvania's Pavements Program.
(4) On September 18, 1984, Mr. Confer, along with his coworker, James Bennett, sustained critical injuries when their PennDOT vehicle was struck in the rear by a truck at Exit 16 on Interstate 80 resulting in Mr. Confer's death on September 19, 1984.
(5) The Department of Transportation established the Memorial Bridge Project to name a bridge after a fallen worker as an acknowledgment of their service and dedication to this Commonwealth. The bridge dedications will provide a visual reminder to motorists to slow down in work zones.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45531, carrying Pennsylvania Route 879 over the West Branch Susquehanna River, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, is designated the Gerald "Jerry" Confer Memorial Bridge.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.