STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Knox County can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to $1.5 million in state funding supported by State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville).
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.
"Year after year, Indiana continues to be one of the top-rated states for infrastructure, and it's thanks in large part to this successful initiative," Hostettler said. "Community Crossings is a great opportunity for local governments to get a jump-start on necessary road work and upcoming projects."
"Well-maintained infrastructure is essential to a thriving Indiana," Borders said. "Hoosiers, businesses and visitors alike depend on safe and functioning roads, and these grants help ensure communities can make critical investments to keep the economy and people moving."
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. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) represents House District 64,
which includes portions of Gibson, Knox and Vanderburgh counties.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45,
which includes all of Greene and Sullivan counties, and portions of Daviess, Knox and Vigo counties.
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