STATEHOUSE (Nov. 5, 2021) – Local communities will receive almost $2.3 million state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville).
O'Brien 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.
"Community Crossing grants help address two top priorities in our state: keeping Hoosiers safe and boosting our economy," O'Brien said. "Reliable, safe transportation infrastructure is crucial for areas both urban and rural."
The following communities received state matching grants:
|
Warrick County |
$601,416.52 |
|
Vanderburgh County |
$742,378.46 |
|
Newburgh |
$955,376.67 |
|
TOTAL |
$2,299,171.65 |
O'Brien 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.
