Local communities are set to receive over $3.7 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to Hamilton County legislators.
“Indiana continues to be recognized for some of the best infrastructure in the country thanks in large part to the Community Crossings program,” said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers). “These investments are critical to ensuring our roads and bridges remain safe to travel and help communities of all sizes pay for improvements.”
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.
“Whether traveling in town or across the state, we all depend on safe roads,” said State Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville). “For local governments, these grants can be a gamechanger for infrastructure improvements, which also helps promote economic growth and adds to our quality of life.”
Area grant recipients include:
- Cicero, $720,135
- Fishers, $1 million
- Hamilton County, $1 million
- Noblesville, $1 million
“Indiana is in a strong financial position, which means we can continue investing in essential, local infrastructure projects,” said State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers). “This program has helped immensely in preserving Indiana’s reputation as the Crossroads of America.”
“Good roads, bridges and sidewalks are critical to keeping our community safe for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike,” said State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers). “I am grateful INDOT has awarded the city of Fishers with $1 million in 2023 Spring Community Crossing Matching Grant dollars for local infrastructure. I’m excited to see how the city puts these dollars to use in improving quality of life for our residents.”
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.
“These grants provide needed help to communities looking to improve local roads and bridges,” said State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel). “I encourage our cities, towns and counties to take advantage of the next round of funding this program offers in the summer.”
Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $1.27 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
“Indiana has a strong infrastructure network, and investments like these only make it better,” said State Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel). “Local businesses and most Hoosiers need reliable roads on a daily basis, and the Community Crossing program helps local governments pay for these projects.”
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program and the next call for projects opening in July.