STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $2.9 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to area legislators.
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.
"These grants are great for our communities, no matter the size, especially as locals look to make their dollars stretch further," said State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger). "As we continue to attract economic development and more people to our cities and towns, we need to make sure our infrastructure keeps up with that growth."
Area grant recipients include:
"Maintaining our roads and bridges helps keep motorists safe, and keeps businesses and our economy moving," said State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend). "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.
"This funding will be put to good use and invested in important road projects," said State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola). "Whether heading to church, work or school, many residents depend on local roads and count on them to be safe."
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. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) represents House District 5,
which includes a portion of St. Joseph County.
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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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State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) represents House District 21,
which includes portions of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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