Area lawmakers: Local road projects receive state funding boost
STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Vanderburgh County and the city of Evansville are set to receive over $1 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to area legislators.
Funding is available through the state’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, 224 towns, cities and counties will receive over $133.4 million in state matching grants.
“This program allows communities large and small to address their immediate infrastructure needs and make plans for future projects,” said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville). “These grants allow local governments to improve the lives of residents across our area, and I’m excited to see more improvements coming our way.”Area grant recipients include Vanderburgh County ($590,023) and Evansville ($493,462).
“Indiana’s fiscal strength continues to give us opportunities to improve our overall quality of life and bolster our economy,” said State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville). “It’s great to see our local communities continue to compete for and receive these grants.”To qualify for the competitive grant, smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large 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 $1.27 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
“Investments in infrastructure are critical to helping our communities thrive,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “This program is a great example of state and local governments working together to ensure our roads are maintained.”
A list of all communities receiving matching funds in the latest round is available here. Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program and the next call for projects opening in July.
