STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $3.1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Hancock County legislators.
The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides local communities funding for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. This year, 245 Indiana communities will receive more than $200 million in state matching grants.
"Road improvements and repairs have long-lasting benefits for Indiana and I’m very excited to see so many communities receive this crucial funding," said State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown). "This program helps us build safer, more reliable roads for Hoosiers."
Indiana was recently ranked as the best state in the nation for overall road conditions by ConsumerAffairs, noting our low rate of traffic fatalities and quality of roads.
Area grant recipients include:
"Indiana remains in a strong place financially and continues to help local communities make strategic investments in road and bridge projects," said State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers). "These projects will help ensure our infrastructure is safe for Hoosiers, visitors and businesses."
To qualify for funding, smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger communities must provide a 50 percent match. The state requires 50 percent of available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or less. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
"As we head into spring, these funds can help our local communities repair damages caused by winter storms impacting our roads and infrastructure," said State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield). "Our communities deserve safe roadways and efficient traffic flow.”
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to view a full list of grant recipients and 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. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.
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State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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