Bill Text: MS SB2613 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Scenic byways; designate certain scenic byways in Madison County.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2013-03-07 - Approved by Governor [SB2613 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2013-SB2613-Introduced.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2013 Regular Session
To: Highways and Transportation
By: Senator(s) Longwitz
Senate Bill 2613
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN SEGMENTS OF HIGHWAYS IN MADISON COUNTY AS AN OFFICIAL MISSISSIPPI SCENIC BYWAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE "GATEWAY TO HISTORY"; TO DESIGNATE SEGMENTS OF HIGHWAYS EXISTING IN THE CITIES OF MADISON AND CANTON, AND THE TOWN OF FLORA, AS THE "GATEWAY TO HISTORY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. The following highways located in the State of Mississippi are hereby designated as an official Mississippi Scenic byway to be known as to "Gateway to History," pursuant to Section 65-41-1 et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972:
(a) Segment 1: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 463 and Reunion Parkway and traveling north along Highway 463 for four and eight-tenths (4.8) miles to the intersection of Highway 22.
(b) Segment 2: Begin at the corner of Highway 463 and Highway 22 and continue west for eight and seven-tenths (8.7) miles to the Petrified Forest in the Town of Flora.
(c) Segment 3: Begin at the corner of Highway 463 and Highway 22 and continue east for twelve and three-tenths (12.3) miles to the City of Canton. The roadway changes to four-lane for one and four-tenths (1.4) miles surrounding the I-55 Canton interchange which is excluded and resumes for one and four-tenths (1.4) miles to the City of Canton.
(d) Segment 4: Begin at the intersection of Highway 51 and Highway 22 in Canton and travel for one and seven-tenths (1.7) miles. At the intersection of Highway 16 (Highway 22 becomes Highway 16) turn right on Highway 43 and travel for six and seven-tenths (6.7) miles to the Natchez Trace.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
