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SB 1482PENNSYLVANIASession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Pennsylvania designates Valley Road bridge over Two Lick Creek as Tec 5 John George Memorial Bridge

Original title: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19239, carrying State Route 1019, also known as Valley Road, over Two Lick Creek in Green Township, Indiana County, as the Tec 5 John George Memorial Bridge.

Last action · September 25, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 25, 2026Sponsor: Joe Pittman

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania law designates 19239 on State Route 1019 in Indiana County as the John George Memorial Bridge, requiring the Department of Transportation to erect appropriate memorial signs within 60 days.

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of the specified bridge structure; no funding, construction, or operational service changes are stated.

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 new bridge name to traffic in both directions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What bridge is being renamed?

19239, which carries State Route 1019 (Valley Road) over Two Lick Creek in Green Township, Indiana County.

Who is the bridge named after?

John George, a World War II veteran who served in the 45th Signal Company, 45th Division.

Who is responsible for putting up the signs?

The Department of Transportation must erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name in both directions.

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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 25, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 25, 2026

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Connected Entities

Department of Transportation, Everett Borough, John George and 5 more

OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“State agency tasked with erecting and maintaining the memorial signs”Map →

locationEverett Borough“Birthplace of John George”Map →

PersonJohn George“World War II veteran honored by the bridge designation”Map →

locationBedford County“County where Everett Borough is located”Map →

locationGreen Township“Township where the designated bridge is located”Map →

Organization45th Signal Company, 45th Division“Military unit in which John George served”Map →

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

OrganizationUnited States Army“Military branch where John George served”Map →

Sources

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www.palegis.us

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