STATEHOUSE (Nov. 6, 2026) – Local communities are receiving more than $1.6 million in state funding for road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton).
Through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, established in a 2016 law passed by House Republicans, local communities partner with the state for road repairs, bridge maintenance, intersection upgrades and other infrastructure projects. During this round, a total of 345 cities, towns and counties statewide received nearly $110 million in state matching grants.
"As a former county commissioner, I understand the importance of great infrastructure to economic development and quality of life for local residents and businesses," Yocum said. "These grants represent a shared commitment to upgrade our roads and bridges and a strong partnership between state and local government."
Area grant recipients include:
In 2026, ConsumerAffairs ranked Indiana the best state in the nation for road quality for the second year in a row. They rated 97% of the state's roads as being in solid shape, the highest rate nationally.
To be eligible for funding, smaller municipalities must contribute 20 percent in local funds, while larger communities are required to provide a 50 percent match. State guidelines also ensure that half of the available matching funds each year are directed to communities in counties with populations of 50,000 or fewer. Since 2016, the Community Crossings program has invested over $2 billion in enhancing 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. Tim Yocum (R-Clinton) represents House District 42, which includes
all of Parke and Vermillion counties, and portions of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties.
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