STATEHOUSE (Nov. 5, 2021) – Local communities will receive more than $1.3 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport).
Manning 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.
"The condition of our bridges, roads and sidewalks impacts our safety, convenience and economy," Manning said. "With this funding, communities large and small are now able to make necessary repairs and begin additional infrastructure projects."
State matching grant recipients include Miami County $939,784, Peru $325,960 and Bunker Hill $71,250.
Manning 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.
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State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) represents House District 23,
which includes portions of Cass, Fulton and Miami counties.
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