STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2022) – Patoka recently received over $106,000 to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according to State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh).
Hostettler said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations.
"This partnership between the state and locals has really helped our communities complete much-needed projects," Hostettler said. "Whether it’s roads in our small towns or larger cities, this program continues to make a positive difference."
In total, 229 towns, cities and counties will receive over $119 million in state matching grants.
Ledbetter said smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large 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. To date, Hoosier communities are on the receiving end of more than $1 billion in Community Crossings Matching Grants.
"Strong infrastructure is essential for any community to grow and thrive," Ledbetter said. "Indiana continues to step up to help locals maintain and improve roads and bridges, which gives our state an advantage for future growth."
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, which oversees and awards the grants, the next call for projects is expected in January. Awards are released two times a year. More information can be found at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings or by emailing LPAQuestions@indot.in.gov.
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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. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Gibson, Pike and Warrick counties.
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