STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Fayette, Union and Franklin counties can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville)
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.
"Having safe roads is vital in any local community," said State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville), a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. "These state dollars are a great tool for counties, cities and towns to make necessary improvements and build for the future."
Area grant recipients include:
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. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) represents House District 55, which includes
all of Fayette, Franklin and Union counties, and portions of Decatur, Ripley and Rush counties.
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