STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to area legislators.
State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, over 180 towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants.
"Roads are part of everyday life in Indiana, and it's important that they're maintained for Hoosiers and businesses," said State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon). "This state funding opens the door to vital repairs and improvements, which might not have happened as quickly without it."
"Maintaining our roads, bridges and intersections is critical," said State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown). "By taking advantage of this grant opportunity, towns, cities and counties can receive make sure both rural and urban areas receive much-needed improvements."
Area grant recipients include:
"It's important that our roads and bridges are safe and functioning to keep Hoosiers and our economy moving," said State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville). "Community Crossings is a great tool for local communities to utilize because it helps stretch budgets farther and allows for necessary infrastructure improvements to be made sooner."
"Whether it's a morning commute to work or a student heading to school, all Hoosiers use and rely on Indiana's transportation system," said State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown). "Community Crossings helps to make these trips easier and safer for all drivers, and improve quality of life.
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 $1.2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
"Industries all across the state rely on our roads and bridges, shipping products all across the state and country," said State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville). "To keep our economy and goods moving, we know that the quality of our infrastructure must be top of mind. This state grant opportunity ensures communities of all sizes can apply and move forward with much-needed projects."
"Hoosiers rely on local roads every day and it's great to see so many local communities in our area move ahead on improvements," said State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison). "This grant program helps ensure our smaller, rural areas don't get left behind."
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to access the full list of award recipients, and learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
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State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) represents House District 70,
which includes all of Harrison County, and portions of Clark, Floyd and Washington counties.
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State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) represents House District 68,
which includes all of Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland counties, and a portion of Jefferson County.
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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. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) represents House District 55, which includes
all of Fayette, Franklin and Union counties, and portions of Decatur, Ripley and Rush counties.
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State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) represents House District 66,
which includes portions of Clark, Jefferson and Scott 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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