STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2022) – Over $4.4 million is headed to local communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to Johnson County legislators.
State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is 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.
"Investing in infrastructure is critical to ensuring our communities can compete in today's economy," Davis said. "Hoosiers need to be able to travel safely, and businesses require quality roads to transport goods and services, and connect with consumers and employees."
State Rep. Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville) said 229 towns, cities and counties will receive over $119 million in state matching grants.
"These grants give local governments more budget flexibility when planning road projects," Greene said. "Whether you're a parent, farmer or small-business owner, having access to quality roads is critical. It's great to see additional dollars coming to our area and I'm excited to see more improvements coming to our area."
Area grant recipients include:
State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) said 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.
"Providing state matching grants helps our local communities accelerate essential road and bridge improvements," Haggard said. "Just as the cost of everyday goods has increased so has the cost of construction. Having the state pump dollars into these projects is a win for already tight local budgets and Hoosier drivers."
"With Indiana being known as the Crossroads of America, it's important we do what it takes to maintain and improve our top-ranked infrastructure," said State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville). "Community Crossings grants help locals tackle projects, which can increase quality of life and road safety, and encourage businesses to stay and grow here."
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, which oversees and awards the grants, the next call for projects is expected in January. Awards are released two times a year. More information can be found at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings or by emailing LPAQuestions@indot.in.gov.
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State Rep. Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) represents House District 58,
which includes a portion of Johnson County.
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State Rep. Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville) represents House District 47,
which includes portions of Johnson and Shelby counties.
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State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) represents House District 57,
which includes portions of Hendricks, Johnson and Morgan counties.
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State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties.
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