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HB 2783PENNSYLVANIASession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Pennsylvania Designates Bridge on Route 130 in Trafford Borough as Sergeant First Class Robert J. Fike Memorial Bridge

Original title: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 48271, on that portion carrying Pennsylvania Route 130 over Turtle Creek in Trafford Borough, Westmoreland County, as the Sergeant First Class Robert J. Fike Memorial Bridge.

Last action · September 22, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 22, 2026Sponsors: Brian Rasel and 14 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania designates carrying Pennsylvania Route 130 over Turtle Creek in Trafford Borough as the Sergeant First Class Robert J. Fike Memorial Bridge, and directs the to erect appropriate signs within 60 days.

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of a local bridge; no broader transportation funding or operational services are altered.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The department is required to erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions.

Directly affected

Motorists on Pennsylvania Route 130

Drivers traversing the designated bridge will encounter new memorial signage.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which bridge is being renamed or designated?

, which carries Pennsylvania Route 130 over Turtle Creek in Trafford Borough, Westmoreland County, is designated as the Sergeant First Class Robert J. Fike Memorial Bridge.

Who is responsible for putting up the signs for the bridge?

The is directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions.

When does this designation take effect?

The act takes effect in 60 days.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Sep 22, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 22, 2026

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Connected Entities

Department of Transportation, Trafford Borough, Robert James Fike and 5 more

OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“State agency responsible for erecting and maintaining signs”Map →

locationTrafford Borough“Municipality where the designated bridge is located”Map →

PersonRobert James Fike“Sergeant First Class honored by the bridge designation”Map →

Organization28th Military Police Company“Specific military unit of service”Map →

locationWestmoreland County“County where the designated bridge is located”Map →

OrganizationSCI Albion“State correctional institution where Sergeant First Class Fike served as a corre”Map →

OrganizationPennsylvania Army National Guard“Military branch in which Sergeant First Class Fike served”Map →

PersonMacKenzie“Daughter of Sergeant First Class Robert J. Fike”Map →

Sources

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www.palegis.us

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