Indy Standard

State Representatives Craig Haggard and Peggy Mayfield have announced that local communities in Indiana will benefit from state funding for road and bridge projects. The funding is provided through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which supports road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements, and other infrastructure projects.

A total of 223 communities across Indiana are set to receive over $139 million in state matching grants. Representative Haggard emphasized the importance of these grants by stating, "Local infrastructure projects often face delays due to lack of funding. These grants provide the necessary resources to address critical road repairs and bridge maintenance, ensuring our local infrastructure is safe, and Hoosiers and businesses are connected."

Specific grant recipients include Brooklyn with $449,910; Monrovia receiving $897,774; Mooresville allocated $572,640; and Morgan County granted $1.5 million.

Representative Mayfield highlighted the significance of maintaining roads and bridges for safety and economic growth: "Keeping our roads and bridges in good condition is essential for both safety and economic growth. Through this state partnership, communities can tackle key projects that might otherwise be delayed, benefiting everyone who lives and works here."

To qualify for these competitive grants, smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds while larger communities need a 50 percent match. State law mandates that half of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with populations of 50,000 or fewer. Since its inception in 2016, the Community Crossings program has awarded more than $1.8 billion to improve local roads and bridges.

Further information about the program can be found at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings under "Community Crossings Matching Grant."