STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) – Martin County will receive more than $189,000 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to State Reps. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).
In total, 223 towns, cities and counties will receive more than $107 million in state funding through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds, awarded twice a year, are for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations.
"These grants have benefited communities of all sizes," Ellington said. "Many smaller towns would struggle to cover the costs of such critical improvements without these matching funds. Working together has made our state an envy for transportation infrastructure."
As part of the grant program, smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large 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. To date, Hoosier communities are on the receiving end of more than $1 billion in Community Crossings Matching Grants.
"Well-maintained roads, paths and bridges not only help keep Hoosiers safe when traveling, but also encourage development throughout our communities," Lindauer said. "Continued investment in improved infrastructure helps our towns and cities grow."
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, which oversees and awards the grants, the next call for projects is expected in July. More information can be found at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings or by emailing LPAQuestions@indot.in.gov.
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State Rep. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) represents House District 62,
which includes portions of Greene, Monroe, Martin and Daviess counties.
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State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R- Jasper) represents House District 63,
which includes portions of Daviess, Dubois, Pike and Martin counties.
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