STATEHOUSE – Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, over 180 towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants.
“Community Crossings grants have helped many cities and towns make road improvements,” Rowray said. “This round of funding will help communities reach their infrastructure goals.” Area grant recipients include Delaware County ($332,542) and Selma ($377,672).
“As the Crossroads of America, we know that thousands of motorists depend on our state’s infrastructure on a daily basis,” Prescott said. “The Community Crossings program reflects our commitment to keeping local roads safe and functioning for years to come, all without passing the financial burden down to future generations.”
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 $1.2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on “Community Crossings Matching Grant” to access the full list of award recipients, and learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
