INDOT announces first round of 2025 Community Crossings grant recipients

Hamilton County receives nearly $6M for road improvements

On Thursday, Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Transportation announced the award of more than $200 million in Community Crossings matching grants for local road and bridge projects across 245 Indiana cities, towns, and counties.

Locally, Hamilton County and its communities received a total of $5,967,660.79.

“Improving and maintaining roads and bridges at all levels is crucial for enhancing quality of life and public safety for Hoosiers,” Gov. Braun said. “Communities across the state need investment in their local infrastructure and we are pleased to partner with them to make necessary improvements.”

Words from Hamilton County’s state legislators

“The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program creates new safety avenues for Hoosiers as we look to improve our roads and bridges,” State Senator Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) said. “I look forward to seeing these infrastructure projects completed and the new opportunities for the residents of Senate District 31.”

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“I am pleased to see communities in Senate District 20 receive funding to improve local infrastructure,” State Senator Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) said. “Good infrastructure plays a pivotal role in bringing business and economic growth, and I look forward to the opportunities brought by this grant.”

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“Maintaining high-quality roads and bridges is critical to support our growing economy and improve quality of life for Hoosiers,” House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said. “Investments like this in our communities are a major reason Indiana is recognized nationally for our infrastructure and roadways.”

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“I want to congratulate Hamilton County and the cities of Carmel, Fishers, Indianapolis, and Noblesville for working hard to fund our roads and bridges and seeking out this matching grant funding to do so,” State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers) said. “I know that this funding will be put to good use maintaining our current infrastructure and executing new projects where possible. I will continue to support infrastructure funding for our district’s communities so we can continue growing and attracting families and businesses.

“I was also pleased to vote for HB 1461. If signed into law, this bill would give Marion County the funding it needs to maintain its roads and give Hamilton County new, innovative tools to raise funds for road maintenance. This is vital given the fact that our roads are starting to show their age. I am grateful for my partnerships with our local mayors that also made this bill a joy to support. Finally, I am hopeful that this is a step in the right direction when it comes to fixing Indiana’s broken road funding formula.”

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“Indiana remains in a strong place financially and continues to help local communities make strategic investments in road and bridge projects,” State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) said. “These projects will help ensure our infrastructure is safe for Hoosiers, visitors and businesses.”

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“Vibrant communities need world-class infrastructure to thrive, and investments like this are a big reason cities like Carmel and Westfield are global destinations for talent and jobs,” State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) said.

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“Indiana is one of the top states for infrastructure and programs like Community Crossings help make this possible,” State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler (R-Noblesville) said. “By maintaining our roads and bridges, Hoosiers and travelers can safely get to their destinations, whether that’s to work, the store or to school.”

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“Maintaining our transportation infrastructure is essential if we want our communities and state to thrive economically and socially,” State Rep. Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) said. “These funds can help local communities address their immediate needs, and preserve other roads and bridges without overwhelming their budgets.”

How the program works

Communities submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects in January. Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund. Community Crossings has provided more than $2 billion for local road improvement projects since its inception in 2016.

Through the program, INDOT matches up to $1.5 million annually when localities invest in road and bridge repairs. Counties with populations fewer than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations fewer than 10,000 receive a 75 percent/25 percent match, while counties with populations greater than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000 receive a 50 percent/50 percent match.

State legislators identified long-term funding for Community Crossings as part of House Enrolled Act 1002, passed in 2017.

Click here to see a full list of counties and communities which received funding. You can find out more about the Community Crossings program at this link.