STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $4.5 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso).
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 help our communities, large and small, move ahead with critical infrastructure projects that might have otherwise been delayed or not happen at all," Olthoff said. "Indiana is fortunate to be in a fiscal position to invest in road and bridge improvements so that we can ensure they are safe and functioning for years to come."
Area grant recipients include:
"Local infrastructure plays such an important role in our daily lives, and we count on it to be safe and functionable," Soliday said. "With our roads facing continuous wear and tear, especially here in Northwest Indiana, we must be diligent in making ongoing improvements to assure they are in good shape for years to come."
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. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) represents House District 19,
which includes portions of Lake and Porter counties.
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State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) represents House District 4,
which includes a portion of Porter County.
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