STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Dave Hall (R-Norman) and Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said Bloomington will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of over $871,000 in recently released state funding.
Funding is available through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. A total of 223 communities across the state will receive more than $139 million in state matching grants.
"Maintaining and upgrading infrastructure is essential for the continued growth and safety of our communities," Hall said. "With the help of these grants, we'll be able to tackle projects that improve transportation for residents and businesses alike."
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 $1.8 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
"These grants support the safety and longevity of the roads and bridges Hoosiers rely on every day," said Heaton, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. "By partnering with the state, communities are able to complete much-needed infrastructure improvements, setting up our area and Indiana for long-term success."
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) represents House District 62,
which includes all of Brown County, and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties.
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