STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded Whitley County over $2.7 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne).
The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides local communities funding for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. This year, 245 Indiana communities will receive more than $200 million in state matching grants.
"Roadways are essential for daily life and maintaining them is critical for Hoosiers who want to travel regularly and also to support our local businesses," said State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City). "This funding enables local communities to act faster and make needed repairs and upgrades that may not have otherwise been possible."
Indiana was recently ranked as the best state in the nation for overall road conditions by Consumer Affairs, noting our low rate of traffic fatalities and quality of roads.
Area grant recipients include South Whitley ($1.4 million) and Whitley County ($1.2 million).
Judy said to qualify for funding, smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger communities must provide a 50 percent match. The state requires 50 percent of available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or less. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
"Dependable infrastructure is key for the safety of Hoosiers and the success of our communities," Judy said. "It is important to prioritize the upkeep and enhancement of roads, bridges and intersections."
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. David Abbott (R-Rome City) represents House District 18, which
includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties.
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State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) represents House District 83,
which includes portions of Allen and Whitley counties.
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