STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Martinsville can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost of over $951,000 in state funding supported by State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville).
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.
"It's essential that Hoosier communities of any size maintain their transportation infrastructure," Mayfield said. "Community Crossings grants help with the cost of these sometimes major projects that some towns and counties couldn't pursue on their own or in a timely way."
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. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties.
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