STATEHOUSE (April 11, 2024) – Starke County and local communities 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 Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).
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.
"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."
Area grant recipients include Hamlet ($133,106), North Judson ($37,499) and Starke County ($1.5 million).
"Not every town or city has the resources to keep up with the constant maintenance of local roads and bridges," said Pressel, chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. "By providing communities additional funding to tackle infrastructure projects, we are making sure our roads remain safe and functioning for many years to come."
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. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) represents House District 16,
which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
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State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) represents District 20,
which includes portions of LaPorte and Starke counties.
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