STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) – Local communities in Clark and Scott counties will receive more than $2.5 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).
Payne 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.
"Indiana remains in a strong place financially and can continue investing in local communities by funding needed road and bridge projects," Payne said. "These improvements help ensure our infrastructure is safe for Hoosiers, visitors and businesses across the state."
The following communities received state matching grants:
Payne 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. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) represents House District 66, which includes
all of Scott County, most of Jefferson County and northeastern Clark County.
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