An Act designating the portion of Interstate 180 from the Lycoming-Northumberland County line to the interchange with existing U.S. Route 15 and U.S. Route 220 in Lycoming County as the Kenneth C. Larson, Jr., Memorial Highway.

PRINTER'S NO. 962
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE BILL
No. 863
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY YAW, MASTRIANO, COSTA AND STEFANO, JUNE 18, 2025
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, JUNE 18, 2025
AN ACT
Designating the portion of Interstate 180 from the Lycoming-
Northumberland County line to the interchange with existing
U.S. Route 15 and U.S. Route 220 in Lycoming County as the
Kenneth C. Larson, Jr., Memorial Highway.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Kenneth C. Larson, Jr., Memorial Highway.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as
follows:
(1) Kenneth C. Larson, Jr., was born April 26, 1934.
(2) Mr. Larson was a distinguished engineer, visionary
leader and passionate advocate for infrastructure
improvements in the Northern Tier region.
(3) Mr. Larson dedicated his career to advancing
transportation systems that enhanced safety, efficiency and
economic vitality for the Northern Tier region and beyond.
(4) Mr. Larson's expertise and unwavering commitment
contributed significantly to the design and development of
key transportation projects that have positively impacted the
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lives of countless individuals and businesses.
(5) In addition to his professional achievements, Mr.
Larson generously gave his time and knowledge to mentor young
engineers, support community initiatives and advocate for
sustainable and forward-thinking infrastructure solutions.
(6) After graduating from high school in 1952, Mr.
Larson served 14 years in the Navy Reserve and received an
honorable discharge.
(7) In 1956, Mr. Larson graduated from Bucknell
University and later worked in the former Department of
Forests and Waters, the former Department of Highways and
PennDOT.
(8) Through his work at PennDOT, Mr. Larson was
appointed to supervise construction and maintenance projects
in multiple counties and in 1966 became the youngest
appointed district engineer.
(9) Among Mr. Larson's career accomplishments were
assisting in the completion of portions of U.S. Route 15 and
Interstate 80, serving as liaison with the Thornburgh
administration, assisting in the implementation of computer-
aided drafting and design in Pennsylvania, inspecting
delinquent bridges and assisting in road improvements.
(10) As the chief executive officer of the Larson Design
Group, Mr. Larson's vision was to create careers so that
talented engineers, architects and surveyors would remain in
Lycoming County.
(11) Mr. Larson passed away December 22, 2024.
(b) Designation.--The portion of Interstate 180 from the
Lycoming-Northumberland County line to the interchange with
existing U.S. Route 15 and U.S. Route 220 in Lycoming County is
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designated the Kenneth C. Larson, Jr., Memorial Highway.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and
maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to
traffic in both directions on the highway.
Section 2. Effective date.
This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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