STATEHOUSE (Dec. 9, 2022) – More than $2.7 million is headed to Hancock County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to area lawmakers.
State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations. In total, 229 towns, cities and counties will receive over $119 million in state matching grants.
"These grants help us make strong investments across our communities, which is key to keeping jobs and attracting more economic development," Jeter said. "These dollars will be put toward keeping our roads safe, and appeal to job creators and visitors."
Area grant recipients include Hancock County ($798,500), Greenfield ($1 million) and McCordsville ($989,314).
State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) said smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large communities provide a 50 percent match. State law requires 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer. To date, Hoosier communities are on the receiving end of more than $1 billion in Community Crossings Matching Grants, established in 2016 and expanded through laws supported by Cherry.
"Well-funded and well-maintained infrastructure is often a first sign of how successful a town or city is," Cherry said. "Ensuring our roads and bridges are safe and reliable is vital to continuing to move our community in the right direction."
"Making investments in infrastructure is necessary to help our rural communities stay competitive in today's economy," said State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown). "From transporting goods to connecting us to school and work, we depend on local infrastructure in our daily lives and have to ensure it's functioning for years to come."
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, which oversees and awards the grants, the next call for projects is expected in January. Awards are released two times a year. More information can be found at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings or by emailing LPAQuestions@indot.in.gov.
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State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) represents House District 54,
which includes portions of Hancock, Henry, Rush and Shelby counties.
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State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.
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