‘Michael Gau Memorial Bridge’ honors MnDOT employee killed in work zone incident

A bridge in Plymouth will be named in honor of a Department of Transportation employee killed in a 2023 work zone incident.

The bridge over marked U.S. Highway 169 on Rockford Road will be designated as the "Michael Gau Memorial Bridge,” honoring a long-time MnDOT employee and volunteer firefighter.

Rep. Ginny Klevorn (DFL-Plymouth) and Sen. Bonnie Westlin (DFL-Plymouth) sponsor the law, which takes effect Aug. 1, 2024.

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