STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Wayne County communities over $1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond).
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.
"Upgrading our roadways not only fixes current issues but also prepares communities for future growth," Barrett said. "Many of our rural areas often need additional support to ensure their roads and bridges are in good shape. By making smart investments now, we’ll create safer, more efficient travel routes that support our communities for generations to come."
Indiana was recently ranked as the best state in the nation for overall road conditions by ConsumerAffairs, noting our low rate of traffic fatalities and quality of roads.
Area grant recipients include Richmond ($945,834) and Wayne County ($97,627).
Barrett 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.
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. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) represents House District 56,
which includes Wayne County and portions of Henry County.
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