STATEHOUSE — State Reps. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding.
Funding is available through Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. A total of 223 communities across the state will receive more than $139 million in state matching grants.
“Road and bridge maintenance can be challenging for local governments, especially when budgets are tight,” said Baird, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. “Community Crossings grants are a critical tool, enabling our communities to complete essential infrastructure projects and keep our roads safer for everyone.”
Area grant recipients include: Crawfordsville ($438,743); New Ross ($63,900); and Waveland ($165,986).
“The state has prioritized road funding for years now, resulting in safer roads and bridges and an improved quality of life for Hoosiers,” said Thompson, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. “This focus makes Indiana a better place for families and businesses.”
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 $1.8 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.
