This bill designates a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 22595, located on U.S. Route 22 in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, over Pennsylvania Route 934, as the CW5 John Michael Travers Memorial Bridge. The legislation outlines the significant contributions and achievements of Chief Warrant Officer 5 John Michael Travers, who served in the United States Army and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. His military career included flying numerous combat medical evacuation missions during the Vietnam War, where he demonstrated exceptional bravery and received multiple commendations for his service. Additionally, Travers continued to serve his community and veterans' organizations after his military career, advocating for the recognition of combat medics and battling health issues related to his service.
The bill mandates that the Department of Transportation erect and maintain appropriate signs to display the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.