STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2020) – Local communities recently received more than $2.37 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Clark County legislators.
"Building up local infrastructure is key to the continued growth of businesses and jobs in our communities," said State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown). "Taking care of our roads makes Hoosiers safer and our state more appealing for job creators and visitors."
Over 240 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined total of more than $101 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program, which was created through a 2016 law supported by State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem). He said grants are made available through the Indiana Department of Transportation.
"Every dollar counts, and local governments don't always have the resources to fully fund larger projects," Davisson said. "These grants continue to help us maintain infrastructure without stretching budgets beyond their means."
Clark County received $582,462 for local road and bridge projects. In addition, the following local communities received matching grants:
According to State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown), who voted for the 2017 law expanding the program, funding can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage. Smaller municipalities must provide a 25% match in local funds, while large communities must provide a 50% match.
"Maintaining our roads and bridges is essential, but not cheap," Engleman said. "These grants allow local governments to complete much-needed projects and prepare for future improvements."
She said in total, more than $830 million has been distributed for local road projects through the Community Crossings program. State law requires annually that 50% of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.
More information about the program and recipients can be found online at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.
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State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem) represents House District 73, which includes
Washington County, and portions of Jackson, Lawrence, Orange, Clark and Harrison counties.
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State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) represents House District 70,
which includes most of Harrison County, along with portions of Clark and Floyd counties.
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State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) represents House District 66, which includes
all of Scott County, most of Jefferson County and northeastern Clark County.
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