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In a previous issue of the Northwest Observer, there was a question about the Lynwood Smith Expressway, a section of N.C. 68 in Greensboro. That made me wonder about the dedication of sections of highways and bridges to individuals. Are there certain people who are eligible, and who decides? The N.C. Board of Transportation has a specific set of criteria and procedures for naming ferries, interstates, federal and state roads and bridges.
When considering naming a road or bridge for an individual, the board states “Sufficient information must be provided to explain why the naming is warranted – for example, local, state and/or national contributions and accomplishments.” An individual’s accomplishments and contributions to the state and community are considered to be key criteria in the board’s decision-making process. Special consideration is given for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. While any approved individual may have a roadway or bridge dedicated to him, only fallen law enforcement officers are honored by the naming of a bridge. Missy Pair, a staff engineer with the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT), says all requests for bridges and roads to be named after an individual must be made in the form of a resolution approved by the local municipality which
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In January 2014, we answered a question from a reader who wondered who Lynwood Smith was. Now another reader wonders what criteria are used to determine an individual’s “road-worthiness.”
governs the area in which the bridge or road is located. Additionally, the bridge or road, which can be no longer than five miles, must be entirely within the boundaries of the municipality. When applying for the dedication, the requesting party must show the public supports the request and has had ample notice and an opportunity for input. Before the request can move forward, a board member must endorse it and
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