STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Scott County is set to receive $987,516 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).
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.
"As the Crossroads of America, it's important we maintain our state's infrastructure," Payne said. "This grant program is a vital step in maintaining our roads and helps make Indiana attractive to new families and businesses alike."
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.
"Our roads are a crucial part of our daily lives, and millions of people depend on them to be safe and reliable," Lucas said. "Paying for needed improvements comes at a high cost, and local governments can struggle to come up with the funding. With this grant program, communities can move ahead on important projects that otherwise might not happen."
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. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) represents House District 69,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Jackson, Scott and Washington 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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