STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) and Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville).
A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Jennings County will receive more than $1.3 million and North Vernon will receive $970,405. Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.
"Whether you are a lifelong Hoosier or just driving through, having safe roads is a must for the Crossroads of America," said Zimmerman, a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. "Thanks to this program, our local communities can continue to invest in our roads and bridges, which adds to our quality of life and boosts the economy."
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.
"Whether you're going to work or school, the quality of our infrastructure matters," Meltzer said. "This funding helps our communities stretch local dollars further and move ahead on improvements faster than they could otherwise."
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) represents House District 73,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Decatur, Jennings and Shelby counties.
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State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) represents House District 67,
which includes portions of Decatur, Jefferson, Jennings and Ripley counties.
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