STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Wayne County communities are set to receive over $776,000 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond).
Funding is available through Indiana'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.
"Investing in infrastructure is a top priority, especially as our communities continue to attract job providers and economic development," Barrett said. "With this ongoing and dedicated funding, locals have reliable dollars to make needed improvements."
Area grant recipients include Richmond ($699,727) and Economy ($77,120).
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. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) represents House District 56,
which includes all of Wayne County and a portion of Henry County.
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