Appropriation; MDOT for costs of upgrading bridge over MS Hwy 78 in City of Olive Branch.

HB 391 appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to cover costs for widening the lanes of the bridge over Mississippi Highway 78 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. The funds are designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects MDOT, which will manage the project, and the residents and businesses in Olive Branch that use the bridge. The key provision is the allocation of state funds specifically for this infrastructure upgrade, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the funding mechanism.