STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Rush County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville).
A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Rush County will receive $485,022 and Rushville will receive $300,000. Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.
"Indiana is one of the top-rated states for transportation, and this program is a big reason why," said Criswell, a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. "This grant offers much-needed funding for communities to ensure local roadways are safe and efficient for years to come."
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.
"Having safe roads is vital in any local community," said Patterson, a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. "These state dollars are a great tool for counties, cities and towns to make necessary improvements and build for the future."
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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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. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) represents House District 55, which includes
all of Fayette, Franklin and Union counties, and portions of Decatur, Ripley and Rush counties.
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