STATEHOUSE (Nov. 9, 2023) – State funding is in route to Perry and Spencer counties to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty).
Funding is available through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, over 180 towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants.
"For years now the Community Crossings program has enabled communities of all sizes to complete essential infrastructure projects," Bartels said. "So many Hoosiers and industries depend on our roads, and I want everyone to be safe as they travel around our great state. These funds will be put to good use as the state partners with local governments to keep our roads and bridges safe and functioning, now and in the future."
Area grant recipients include Cannelton ($114,198), Dale ($914,006) and Troy ($59,742).
To qualify for the competitive grant, smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger communities provide a 50 percent match. State law requires 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $1.2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to access the full list of award recipients, and learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
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State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) represents House District 74,
which includes all of Crawford, Perry and Spencer counties, and portions of Dubois and Orange counties.
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