STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2024) – Pulaski County and Medaryville can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen).
A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Medaryville will receive $165,065 and Pulaski County will receive over $1 million in grant funding. Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.
"Well-maintained roads and bridges are essential to the growth and quality of life in our communities," Culp said. "Community Crossings grants are a great way for locals to maximize their investment to make needed improvements and repairs."
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.
"Safe and reliable roadways and bridges are critically important for residents, businesses and visitors alike," Jordan said. "When we invest in our local infrastructure, we are investing in our future. It's great to see our area be a direct beneficiary of these grants and I look forward to seeing the results."
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) represents House District 16,
which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
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State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) represents House District 17,
which includes all of Fulton County, and portions of Marshall and Pulaski counties.
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