STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Clay County and Brazil can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute).
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.
"These matching grants have enabled communities of all sizes to more quickly complete essential infrastructure projects," Morrison said. "It's great to see local and state governments work together to ensure our roads and bridges are safe."
Brazil received $538,929 and Clay County received $1.5 million.
"A reliable transportation network is vital to keeping our communities safe," Heaton said. "Thanks to this program, Indiana has some of the best roads and bridges in the nation, ensuring that our reputation as the Crossroads of America is well-deserved."
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.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42,
which includes all of Parke and Vermillion counties, and portions of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties.
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