STATEHOUSE (Nov. 6, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to Clay County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil).
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.
"These grants have enabled communities and counties across the state to complete critical infrastructure projects without taking on additional debt," Heaton said. "It's great to see so many small communities take advantage of this funding."
Area grant recipients include:
"Maintaining our roads and bridges is important to the safety and economic viability of our communities," Morrison said. "The Community Crossings program is a major reason why Indiana is considered one of the best states for infrastructure."
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.
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. 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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State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42,
which includes all of Parke and Vermillion counties, and portions of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties.
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