STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2021) – Vigo County and Terre Haute will receive more than $1 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to Vigo County legislators.
State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said 218 towns, cities and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of over $101 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. Heaton supported legislation establishing the program in 2016 and its expansion in 2017. The Indiana Department of Transportation oversees and distributes these grants twice each year.
"Community Crossings is a tremendous asset for local communities to upgrade and maintain our roadways," Heaton said. "It's important we keep them in good condition so Wabash Valley residents and visitors can safely travel."
State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil), who also supported the 2016 and 2017 laws, said state matching grant recipients include Vigo County $217,080 and Terre Haute $838,395.
"These matching grants help provide smaller towns the financial means to make much-needed improvements to their infrastructure," Morrison said. "The funding can really move up the timeline on many of these projects and ensure safer trips for motorists."
State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) said communities can use these funds for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage. Smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large communities must provide a 50 percent match. State law requires that 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.
"Everyone benefits when state and local government can effectively utilize tax dollars to fund essential infrastructure projects," Borders said. "We rely on our roads and bridges to boost economic opportunity and help us get to our destinations safely."
More information about the program and recipients can be found online at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42,
which includes all of Vermillion County and portions of Clay,
Fountain, Parke, Vigo and Warren counties.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45,
which includes all of Sullivan County and portions of
Vigo, Greene, Knox and Daviess counties.
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