STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Miami County can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent $1.5 million boost in state funding supported by State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport).
A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.
"Our streets and roads play a critical role in our everyday lives, which is why it is important to make sure they are adequately funded," Manning said. "Indiana's Community Crossings program provides much-needed funding to complete projects without raising taxes or taking on additional debt."
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 $1.6 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) represents House District 23,
which includes portions of Cass and Miami counties.
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