STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $2.9 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to area legislators.
Funding is available through the state's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, 224 towns, cities and counties will receive over $133.4 million in state matching grants.
"Our roads are a crucial part of our daily lives, and millions of people depend on them to be safe and reliable," said State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour). "Paying for needed improvements comes at a high cost, and local governments can struggle to come up with the funding. With this grant program, communities can move ahead on important projects that otherwise might not happen."
Area grant recipients include Brownstown ($1 million), Jackson County ($991,380) and Seymour ($1 million).
"It's imperative that our roads and bridges are safe and reliable, especially as communities continue to grow," said State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford). "These matching grants help ensure our infrastructure is taken care of now and in the future, and without going into debt."
To qualify for the competitive grant, 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. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $1.27 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
"We need our roads to be safe and functioning for all, and this program is a great example of how locals and the state can work together to make that happen," said State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman). "A continued focus on infrastructure improvements helps Indiana maintain its reputation as the Crossroads of America."
A list of all communities receiving matching funds in the latest round is available here. Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program and the next call for projects opening in July.
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State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) represents House District 62,
which includes all of Brown County, and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties.
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State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) represents House District 69,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Jackson, Scott and Washington counties.
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State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) represents House District 65,
which includes all of Lawrence County, and portions of Jackson, Orange and Washington counties.
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