Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2527

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

Highways; require four-laning of portions of Highway 6 in Coahoma, Panola and Quitman Counties.

Impact

If enacted, SB2527 will significantly impact transport infrastructure in Coahoma, Panola, and Quitman counties. The expansion to four lanes is expected to enhance road safety, reduce congestion, and facilitate better movement of goods and commuters. This strategic infrastructure improvement aims to streamline transportation and could foster economic growth within the area by enhancing connectivity between localities.

Summary

Senate Bill 2527 mandates the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to construct and reconstruct a segment of Mississippi Highway 6 / U.S. Highway 278. The specified segment lies within Clarksdale, Panola, and Quitman counties, aiming to expand the road to four lanes to improve traffic flow. The bill emphasizes the need for construction to meet department design standards, proposing a timeline for completion by January 1, 2024. It serves to address growing transportation needs in the region as traffic demands increase.

Contention

There may be notable concerns regarding the implementation of the bill, especially in relation to the acquisition of land through eminent domain. While the bill allows for property acquisition necessary for construction, this could lead to disputes over land ownership, with residents potentially opposing the taking of private property for public projects. Discussions around how to balance community needs with transportation improvements may arise, reflecting broader implications of this transportation initiative.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2168

Highways; require four-laning of portions of Highway 6 in Coahoma, Panola and Quitman Counties.

MS SB2154

Highways; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in the state highway system.

MS SB2009

Highways; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in the state highway system.

MS SB2003

Highways; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in the state highway system.

MS HB1008

Highways; revise Mississippi Highway 615 in Harrison County.

MS SB2012

State highway system; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in.

MS SB2493

State highway system; revise designation for Mississippi Highway 615 in Harrison County.

MS HB592

U.S. Highway 49/49E/49W; designate segment from Hinds County to Coahoma County as an historic memorial blues highway.

MS HB3642

Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways, to certain memorial markers on certain highways, and to the installation of highway signs for certain cultural attractions.

MS HB769

State highway system; revise parameters of the Coahoma County Highway by removing a segment of U.S. Hwy 61 to Friars Point, MS.

Similar Bills

MS SB2009

Highways; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in the state highway system.

MS SB2012

State highway system; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in.

MS SB2003

Highways; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in the state highway system.

MS SB2154

Highways; include Old State Highways 6 and 9 in Pontotoc County in the state highway system.

MS SB2493

State highway system; revise designation for Mississippi Highway 615 in Harrison County.

MS HB1008

Highways; revise Mississippi Highway 615 in Harrison County.

MS SB2715

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science; relocate to the campus of Mississippi State University.

MS HB1131

2024 Local Improvements Project Fund; clarify and correct names and purposes of certain.