Indy Standard

Madison County lawmakers have announced that local communities will soon commence several road and bridge projects, thanks to new state funding. The funds are sourced from Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, intended for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements, and similar projects. Across the state, 223 communities will benefit from more than $139 million in matching grants.

"This funding helps our communities address maintenance issues and make necessary upgrades," said State Rep. Kyle Pierce (R-Anderson). "They now have more room in their budgets to improve local roads and bridges, and make them safer for drivers, bikers and pedestrians."

State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) expressed her approval of the investment: "I am thrilled that the state is investing in infrastructure that strengthens the safety of our roadways. The benefits from this funding will improve our quality of life for Hoosier families and businesses."

Local recipients include Anderson with $76,222; Chesterfield with $388,320; Frankton receiving $78,222; Ingalls with a substantial $911,144; Madison County at $394,424; Orestes receiving $113,854; Pendleton at $904,566; and Summitville with $64,736.

"Indiana remains in a strong place financially and that's why we can partner with our communities to make strategic investments in road and bridge projects," stated State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers). "These dollars will help make necessary improvements so that we can have safer and more efficient infrastructure for Hoosiers, visitors and employers alike."

State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) added her support: "This financial support helps Hoosier cities, towns and counties tackle infrastructure projects that reduce risks and improve travel. I am excited to see the positive changes coming to so many of our communities."

To be eligible for these competitive grants, smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds while larger ones provide a 50 percent match. By law, half of the available matching funds are awarded annually to communities within counties having populations of 50,000 or fewer. Since its inception in 2016, Community Crossings has distributed over $1.8 billion for local roads and bridges improvement.

Further details about the program can be found on Indiana's Department of Transportation website under "Community Crossings Matching Grant."