Indy Standard

Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program has allocated over $2.9 million to local communities for road and bridge projects, as announced by Johnson County legislators. State Representative Michelle Davis (R-Whiteland) emphasized the importance of maintaining roads and bridges for the local economy, school transportation, and daily commutes. "These grants will help ensure our cities and towns continue to grow and thrive by investing in much-needed infrastructure projects," she stated.

The program supports local communities with funding for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements, and other related projects. This year, 245 Indiana communities are set to receive more than $200 million in state matching grants.

Indiana recently received recognition from Consumer Affairs as the best state for overall road conditions due to its low rate of traffic fatalities and high-quality roads.

Among the grant recipients are Franklin with $1.5 million, New Whiteland receiving $1.3 million, and Princes Lakes awarded $86,228.

State Representative Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) highlighted the benefits of infrastructure investment: "Infrastructure investment is one of the best ways we can support our communities and prepare for future growth." He noted that these grants would enhance safety and efficiency on local roadways for all residents.

According to State Representative Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville), smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds to qualify for funding, while larger communities need a 50 percent match. The program mandates that half of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with populations of 50,000 or less. Since its inception in 2016, Community Crossings has distributed over $2 billion for local road and bridge improvements.

Greene remarked on Indiana's reputation: "Indiana's roads are one of our state's most well-known qualities, and this funding will help us maintain our reputation as the 'Crossroads of America.' These investments can have a big impact on all drivers."

For more information about the program or a full list of grant recipients, visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.