Local Cities, Counties Receive Community Crossing Grants for Road, Bridge Projects

More than $119 million in funding was spread among 229 cities, towns and counties.

INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced 229 Indiana cities, towns and counties that received a combined $119.4 million in state matching funds for local road projects.

Community Crossing Grant funding comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund. Since its inception in 2016, the Community Crossing initiative has proved more than $1 billion for local construction projects.

Communities submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects in July and August. Applications were evaluated based on need and current conditions, as well as impacts to safety and economic development.

Local communities receiving matching funds in the 2022 summer call for projects include:

  • Aurora - $292,226.28
  • Batesville - $355,851.00
  • Brookville - $198,335.84
  • Dearborn County - $1,000,000.00
  • Franklin County - $315,855.00
  • Lawrenceburg - $628,536.48
  • Osgood - $1,000,000.00
  • Switzerland County - $589,456.23
  • Versailles - $88,004.13

To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds of 50 percent for larger communities or 25 percent for smaller communities and have an asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. State law requires annually that 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer. 

“Modernizing and improving transportation infrastructure is a key component of driving economic development in the Hoosier state," said Gov. Eric Holcomb. "The Community Crossings program continues to help take communities to the next level by providing safe, reliable roads and bridges for residents and visitors alike."

The next call for projects will open in January 2023.

 

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