STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Hancock County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by local legislators.
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.
"So many local road projects would not be possible without communities teaming up with the state through this matching grant program," State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) said. "It's great to see small and rural communities like ours participate and reap the benefits."
Area grant recipients include:
"Indiana's infrastructure is one of the best in the nation, and these matching grants are one of the many reasons why," State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) said. "This program relieves some of the financial strain many cities and counties feel from increases in road maintenance costs.
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.
"The Community Crossings funding will go a long way in maintaining our local roadways," said State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield), vice chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, which is responsible for crafting the state budget. "Communities big and small are getting the help they need to address issues and plan for future thanks to this program."
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 Cherry (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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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. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.
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