METHUEN - Jim Sereigo-Wareing hopes a new Web site will help eliminate the controversy surrounding flags he hangs on local bridges to honor soldiers.

Sereigo-Wareing of Methuen, who has been decorating bridges to honor troops for six years, was ordered to remove flags by the state Highway Department.

After reports in The Eagle-Tribune and other media, the governor stepped in and said Sereigo-Wareing's patriotic displays could remain - at least temporarily.

Now, Sereigo-Wareing has created a Web site, www.bridges4troops.com, which he hopes will address any concerns state officials have about safely putting up the displays and encourage the governor to allow the flags to remain permanently.

"One of the issues addressed by MassHighway is their concern for safety," Sereigo-Wareing said. "Even though nothing has happened (because of the flags), I want to make sure nothing happens. I want to help and this Web site is a way to do that."

Gov. Deval Patrick appointed a task force of highway and veterans officials, and local veterans agents to meet this month and discuss alternative ways for people to show support for troops returning home from war.

Sereigo-Wareing is not part of the governor's task force, but has been in touch with the governor's staff. He plans to give a packet of information about the Web site to the governor's staff today.

"It's the biggest communication tool for people who want to do something safely to honor troops and be patriotic," Sereigo-Wareing said. "It's the best thing for the Highway Department."

On the Web site, Sereigo-Wareing offers tips to safely secure and maintain flags. He also asks people to register flag displays and provide a contact number.

If people register their displays and there is a complaint or public safety issue, that person can easily be contacted, Sereigo-Wareing said.

The site also will allow viewers to submit their photos, give feedback and talk with each other through a message board.

"They can submit ideas, we can talk about how to make the displays better looking," Sereigo-Wareing said. "It is a good communication tool."

Sereigo-Wareing's displays are well-known in the Merrimack Valley. His display that overlooks Route 213 in Methuen is in honor of Army Spc. Alex Jimenez, a Lawrence soldier who has been missing in Iraq since May.

"It takes a full commitment to do this," Sereigo-Wareing said. "If you're going to do it, do it the right way. It will be visible on the highway and on the Internet. It will broaden (the reach) of the displays."