STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $2.5 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Monroe 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.
"Road maintenance and improvements are a key part of ensuring our communities remain safe and accessible," said State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville). "This funding will allow our local governments to tackle important projects that improve daily travel and encourage economic development."
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:
"Our rural and small-town roads are lifelines for residents, farmers and businesses," said State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman). "By securing this funding, we're ensuring local communities can complete vital road improvements that will enhance safety and support economic development."
State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) 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.
"These grants provide an opportunity for our local governments to address critical infrastructure needs," Heaton said. "Whether it's repaving roads or improving bridges, this investment will strengthen our communities and better serve Hoosiers."
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. Dave Hall (R-Norman) represents House District 62,
which includes all of Brown County, and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties.
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