HB1538

MDOT; require to prioritize planning/completion of the U.S. Highway 25 four-lane bypass in Monroe County.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB1538 requires MDOT to prioritize the U.S. Highway 25 four-lane bypass in Monroe County.

Mississippi HB1538 mandates the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to prioritize the planning and completion of the U.S. Highway 25 four-lane bypass in Monroe County. The bill requires MDOT to evaluate funding sources, develop a funding strategy, and submit a report to the House and Senate Transportation Committees by December 1, 2026. The act emphasizes the project's importance for traffic safety, freight mobility, and economic development.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 19

House

Referred To Transportation