STATEHOUSE (July 16, 2026) – More than $396,000 in state funding is headed to Wells County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash).
The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, established through a 2016 law championed by House Republicans, offers funding to communities for road repairs, bridge maintenance, intersection upgrades and other infrastructure projects. Through this funding round, a total of 147 cities, towns and counties statewide received $84 million in state matching grants.
"Reliable roads and bridges are essential for the people who travel on them every day," Lehman said. "Community Crossings Matching Grants provide local leaders with the support they need to tackle important infrastructure projects and keep our communities moving forward."
This round of funding brings the total of Community Crossings grants for fiscal year 2026 to just over $165 million for 340 communities. The next call for projects through the program will open in September.
"Safe and reliable roadways are a necessity no matter the distance being traveled," Sweet said. "Updating and maintaining quality infrastructure shows that our communities and state are serious about keeping motorists as safe as possible."
To be eligible for funding, smaller municipalities must contribute 20 percent in local funds, while larger communities are required to provide a 50 percent match. State guidelines also ensure that half of the available matching funds each year are directed to communities in counties with populations of 50,000 or fewer. Since 2016, the Community Crossings program has invested over $2 billion in enhancing local roads and bridges.
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. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) represents House District 79,
which includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells counties.
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State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) represents House District 50,
which includes all of Huntington County, and portions of Miami, Wabash and Wells counties.
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