STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) – Local communities will receive more than $2.1 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to Madison County legislators.
State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) 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.
"Upgrading our roads and bridges is critical to our economy," Rowray said. "By improving infrastructure in our towns and cities, we can ensure Hoosiers are able to reliably and safely get to where they need to go.
According to State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield), the following communities received state matching grants:
"Funding for infrastructure is necessary for every Indiana community," Cherry said. "Improving our roads and bridges keeps our economy growing, and helps Hoosiers get to their destinations each and every day."
State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) 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.
"This funding program allows us to complete large, much-needed projects in our communities," Cook said. "Repairing our local roads not only improves drivers' safety, but also attracts businesses, which ultimately stimulates our economy."
More information about the program and recipients can be found online at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.
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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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State Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) represents House District 32, which includes all of Tipton County and
portions of Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Howard and Grant counties.
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