STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Boone County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators.
A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.
"Hoosiers and businesses consistently rely on local roads and bridges to be functional and safe," said State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville). "Investing in regular maintenance and upgrades for our local infrastructure will have long-term benefits for everyone in our area and throughout the state."
Area grant recipients include Boone County ($556,005), Lebanon ($639,653) and Zionsville ($675,032).
"This program is a perfect example of the state and our local communities working together to help Hoosiers," said State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort). "These substantial investments will strengthen our network of roads and accelerate economic growth."
"Hoosiers rely on our roads to travel safely, whether that’s to the grocery store, school or work," said State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel). "Maintaining our local infrastructure is vital to our community's economy and quality of life, and this money will help us continue to make critical investments for the future."
To qualify for the competitive grant, smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger 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. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $1.6 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
"This state and local partnership continues to pay dividends for Hoosiers and businesses alike," said State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton). "Whether it's road repairs or bridge maintenance, communities can tackle much-needed projects more quickly utilizing these state dollars. I'm excited to see so many local communities benefit from this grant, especially because of the incredible growth we continue to experience."
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) represents House District 25,
which includes portions of Boone and Hendricks counties.
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State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) represents House District 41,
which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.
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State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) represents House District 24,
which includes portions of Boone and Hamilton counties.
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State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) represents House District 28,
which includes portions of Boone, Hendricks and Montgomery counties.
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