STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – Madison County lawmakers said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.
Funding is available through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. A total of 223 communities across the state will receive more than $139 million in state matching grants.
"This funding helps our communities address maintenance issues and make necessary upgrades," said State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson). "They now have more room in their budgets to improve local roads and bridges, and make them safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians."
"I am thrilled that the state is investing in infrastructure that strengthens the safety of our roadways," said State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion). "The benefits from this funding will improve our quality of life for Hoosier families and businesses."
Area grant recipients include:
"Indiana remains in a strong place financially and that's why we can partner with our communities to make strategic investments in road and bridge projects," said State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers). "These dollars will help make necessary improvements so that we can have safer and more efficient infrastructure for Hoosiers, visitors and employers alike."
"This financial support helps Hoosier cities, towns and counties tackle infrastructure projects that reduce risks and improve travel," said State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown). "I am excited to see the positive changes coming to so many of our communities."
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 $1.8 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) represents House District 31,
which includes portions of Grant and Madison 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. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson) represents House District 36,
which includes a portion of Madison County.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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