STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $4 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Marion County legislators.
The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides local communities funding for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. This year, 245 Indiana communities will receive more than $200 million in state matching grants.
"I'm pleased to see Marion County communities take advantage of these matching grants to complete essential road and bridge projects," said State Rep. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis). "It's important for all levels of government to prioritize infrastructure needs and make sure our roads are well maintained for residents and visitors alike."
Indiana was recently ranked as the best state in the nation for overall road conditions by Consumer Affairs, noting our low rate of traffic fatalities and quality of roads.
Area grant recipients include:
"Residents expect to be able to travel and reach their destinations safely," said State Rep. Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis). "Public works is an essential government service, and Community Crossings grants have helped Hoosier communities maintain their infrastructure to continue thriving."
State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) said to qualify for funding, smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger communities must provide a 50 percent match. The state requires 50 percent of available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or less. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
"Indiana remains in a strong place financially and continues to help local communities make strategic investments in road and bridge projects," Jeter said. "These projects will help ensure our infrastructure is safe for Hoosiers, visitors and businesses."
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to view a full list of grant recipients and learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis) represents House District 90,
which includes a portion of Marion County.
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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. Julie McGuire (R-Indianapolis) represents House District 93,
which includes a portion of Marion County.
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