SB 1836

This bill requires t he d epartment of t ransportation to conduct a study regarding the development and viability of a new, third bridge crossing the Mississippi River and connecting to Arkansas, together with related highway facilities and structures needed to complete the bridge project. On or before Februar y 1, 2027, the d epartment must report its findings, including any legislative recommendations, from the study to the transportation and safety committee of the senate and the committee in the house of representatives having jur isdiction over transportation infrastructure issues. The report must identify funds available through federal, state, or local sources to initiate the development of this bridge and the timing for initiating such development.