House Bill No. 384 designates a section of United States Highway 11 in St. Tammany Parish, specifically between Carollo Drive and Kostmayer Avenue, as the "Dan DeBlanc American Hero Memorial Highway." This designation honors Dan DeBlanc and aims to recognize his contributions as an American hero. The bill also mandates that the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) or its contractors are responsible for erecting and maintaining appropriate signage that reflects this new designation.
To facilitate the installation of the signage, the bill stipulates that local or private funds must be provided to cover the DOTD's actual costs for materials, fabrication, mounting posts, and installation, with a cap of $2,250 per sign. Additionally, the bill includes an amendment that adds the word "Memorial" to the highway's name, ensuring that the designation reflects the commemorative nature of the honor being bestowed.