HB 2058 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Highways, Roads and Bridges - As introduced, requires the department of transportation to study the development of a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River and connecting to Arkansas. - Amends TCA Title 54.

HB 2058 requires Tennessee's Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of building a new third bridge across the Mississippi River connecting to Arkansas, including related highway infrastructure. The study must be completed by February 1, 2027, with a report detailing findings, funding sources (federal/state/local), and development timelines. This bill directly affects Tennessee's transportation planning and the potential future connection between Tennessee and Arkansas. The legislation mandates the study but does not authorize construction or funding, focusing solely on gathering data for future decisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Transportation Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Joe Towns
Joe Towns
DDemocratic
TN
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