Indy Standard

Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program has allocated over $2.5 million in state funding to local communities for road and bridge projects, according to State Representatives Stephen Bartels and Chris May. The program supports infrastructure improvements such as road reconstruction, bridge preservation, and intersection enhancements.

"This matching grant program allows us to address local infrastructure needs while preparing for future growth opportunities," stated Bartels. He emphasized the importance of investing in essential projects to ensure safe travel for Hoosiers.

The state of Indiana was recently recognized by Consumer Affairs as having the best overall road conditions in the nation, citing low traffic fatality rates and high-quality roads.

Among the grant recipients are Bedford with $481,539, Oolitic receiving $61,628, Orange County awarded 1.4 million dollars, Orleans with $256,361, and Paoli granted $256,479.

Representative May explained that smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds to qualify for funding, while larger communities need a 50 percent match. He also noted that half of the available matching funds are designated annually for 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.

"This funding will go a long way in maintaining the roads and bridges in our communities," said May. "Upgrades to critical infrastructure are essential to keeping drivers safe and the local economy prospering."

Further information on grant recipients and program details can be found at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.