The bridge, with approaches, constructed over the Thames River by the Groton-New London Bridge Commission, shall be designated as the “Gold Star Memorial Bridge” in honor of those members of the armed forces of the United States from Groton, New London and Waterford, who lost their lives during World War I, World War II and the war in Korea. The commissioner shall erect suitable plaques on each end of said bridge.
(1951, S. 1252d; 1958 Rev., S. 13-193; 1963, P.A. 226, S. 32.)
History: 1963 act replaced previous provisions: See title history.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 13a - Highways and Bridges
Chapter 237 - State Highway System
Section 13a-14. - State highway system.
Section 13a-15. - Inclusion of interstate highway system in state system.
Section 13a-16. - Official map. Transfers to local jurisdiction.
Section 13a-17. - Arbitration of town grievance. Appointment of arbitrators.
Section 13a-18. - Alterations in system.
Section 13a-19. - Powers of commissioner unaffected.
Section 13a-20. - Definitions.
Section 13a-21. - Construction of Governor John Davis Lodge Turnpike.
Section 13a-22. - Construction of separate expressway. Easterly portion of turnpike.
Section 13a-23. - Authority of commissioner.
Section 13a-24. - General authority of commissioner not limited.
Section 13a-25. - Additional referees for land acquisition proceedings.
Section 13a-26. - Parkways and freeways.
Section 13a-26a. - Improved height restriction notification on Merritt Parkway.
Section 13a-27. - Wilbur Cross Parkway. Restricted use.
Section 13a-29. - Hartford bridges part of state highway system.
Section 13a-29a. - Seniority rights of former bridge authority employees.
Section 13a-30. - Founders Bridge named.
Section 13a-31. - Gold Star Memorial Bridge named.
Section 13a-32. - Thames River Bridge. Location.
Section 13a-33. - Powers and duties of commissioner.
Section 13a-34. - Commissioner to maintain project.
Section 13a-35. - Protection of obligation for Governor John Davis Lodge Turnpike.