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HB 390

Appropriation; MDOT to hire consultant for study on most efficient design of a certain corridor along MS Hwy 305 in DeSoto County.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rodney Hall and 1 co-sponsor

Mississippi authorizes MDOT to hire a consultant to study the most efficient highway design for a Highway 305 corridor in DeSoto County.

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Bill Summary · HB 390

Legislative bill overview

HB 390 appropriates state funds to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to hire a consultant to study the most efficient design for a corridor along Mississippi Highway 305 in DeSoto County. The bill authorizes MDOT to contract with an external consultant to evaluate design options for this specific highway section rather than conducting the analysis in-house.

Why is this important

Highway corridor studies inform major infrastructure investments that affect traffic flow, safety, economic development, and property values in the affected region. DeSoto County, located in northern Mississippi near Memphis, is an economically significant area, making infrastructure decisions consequential for local development and regional connectivity.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and necessity: Questions about whether hiring an external consultant is necessary versus using existing MDOT expertise, and whether the appropriated amount represents efficient use of taxpayer funds
  • Scope and deliverables: Lack of specificity about what "most efficient design" means, what alternatives will be studied, or what timeline and deliverables are expected from the consultant
  • Local impacts: Potential concerns from property owners or businesses along Highway 305 about how the study findings might affect land use, access, or future development in the corridor

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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