The James R. Barker freighter operates on the upper four North American Great Lakes and generally carries iron ore and coal. This photo was taken in the Duluth Harbor.
"To honor those who lost their lives while working to construct and maintain highway projects across the state of Minnesota."
"The memorial's bridge span is missing the final structural member."
"It can never be finished without those who have lost their lives building and maintaining Minnesota's transportation system."
Special recognition is given to the the following contributors: Laborers Employers Cooperation and Education Trust, Hiway Federal Credit Union, American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, National Electrical Contractors Assn - St. Paul Chapter, Local #110, American Traffic Safety Services Association (MN, ND, SD), Black Constructors, Inc.
The Memorial is located in the entryway to the Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN, and includes a kiosk to search for the names of included individuals.