STATEHOUSE (Nov. 5, 2021) – Local communities will receive more than $3.8 million state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh)
Ledbetter said 218 towns, cities and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of over $101 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The Indiana Department of Transportation oversees and distributes these grants twice each year.
"Through working together at the state and local level, more than a million dollars will be invested in Spencer County to update and maintain roads and bridges," Ledbetter said. "One of our top priorities at the Statehouse is keeping Hoosiers safe, and reliable road infrastructure is crucial for public safety."
The following communities received state matching grants:
Spencer County $1 million
Warrick County $601,416.52
Elberfeld $102,496.85
Newburgh $955,376.67
Pike County $727,599.93
Rockport $423,372.70
TOTAL $3,810,262.67
Ledbetter said communities can use these funds for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage. Smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large communities must provide a 50 percent match. State law requires that 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.
More information about the program and recipients can be found online at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.
