STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) – Vanderburgh County will receive $441,087 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to local lawmakers.
In total, more than 220 towns, cities and counties will receive over $107 million in state funding through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds, awarded twice a year, are for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations.
“Keeping Hoosiers safe is a top priority, and well-maintained roads are a major part of that effort,” said State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville). “This funding will help kick-start much-needed road improvements.”
As part of the grant program, established in 2016 and expanded through laws supported by McNamara, 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.
“This investment has proven to have a big impact on Hoosier communities both urban and rural,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “This partnership between local governments and the department of transportation helps boost economic development, create jobs and strengthen key transportation networks.”
To date, Hoosier communities are on the receiving end of more than $1 billion in Community Crossings Matching Grants.
“With this grant program, Hoosiers will be able to get where they’re going faster and safer,” O’Brien said. “Cities, counties and towns will have extra funding to invest in infrastructure improvements, bolstering our state’s reputation as the Crossroads of America.”
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, which oversees and awards the grants, the next call for projects is expected in July. More information can be found at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings or by emailingLPAQuestions@indot.in.gov.
