STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2023) – LaPorte County communities are set to receive over $573,000 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) and Jake Teshka (R-South Bend).
Funding is available through the state's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, 224 towns, cities and counties will receive over $133.4 million in state matching grants.
"This funding will help local communities move ahead with important road projects, which are costly but necessary," Pressel said. "Maintaining and improving our transportation infrastructure is essential for growing our economy, improving our quality of life and providing more job opportunities to hardworking Hoosiers."
Area grant recipients include Michiana Shores ($332,250) and Trail Creek ($241,719).
"Maintaining our roads and bridges helps keep motorists safe, and keeps businesses and our economy moving," Teshka said. "This maintenance comes at a cost, and with these grants, our communities can move forward with important projects that otherwise may not happen."
To qualify for the competitive grant, 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. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $1.27 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
A list of all communities receiving matching funds in the latest round is available here. Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program and the next call for projects opening in July.
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State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) represents House District 20,
which includes portions of LaPorte and Starke counties.
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State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) represents House District 7,
which includes portions of LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.
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