STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Ripley County can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville).
A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.
"Whether you are a lifelong Hoosier or just driving through, having safe roads is a must for the Crossroads of America," said Zimmerman, a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. "Thanks to this program, our local communities can continue to invest in our roads and bridges, which adds to our quality of life and boosts the economy."
Area grant recipients include Batesville (over $1.2 million), Ripley County ($847,875) and Versailles ($362,065).
"Having safe roads is vital in any local community," said Patterson, a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. "These state dollars are a great tool for counties, cities and towns to make necessary improvements and build for the future."
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 $1.6 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) represents House District 55, which includes
all of Fayette, Franklin and Union counties, and portions of Decatur, Ripley and Rush counties.
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State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) represents House District 67,
which includes portions of Decatur, Jefferson, Jennings and Ripley counties.
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