STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – Decatur County lawmakers said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.
Funding is available through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. A total of 223 communities across the state will receive more than $139 million in state matching grants.
"Hoosiers need and deserve reliable and efficient roads," said State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon). "This state funding is critical for rural communities like ours that often have limited resources to keep up with infrastructure maintenance and plan for the future."
"Hoosiers and visitors passing through both need one thing: safe and efficient roads," said State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville). "Through Community Crossings, anyone using our streets can feel more secure about their condition."
Area grant recipients include Decatur County ($375,008) and Greensburg ($557,104).
“With these grants, we can move forward with vital roadway projects that will benefit our communities for years to come," said State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville). "This funding represents Indiana's commitment to Hoosier families, businesses and visitors who rely on our roads."
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 $1.8 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. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) represents House District 67,
which includes portions of Decatur, Jefferson, Jennings and Ripley counties.
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State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) represents House District 73,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Decatur, Jennings 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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