The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Tuesday announced 229 cities, towns and counties statewide receiving a share of over $119 million in state matching road improvement funds through Community Crossings. To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds of 50 percent for larger communities or 25 percent for smaller communities and have an asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. A combination of 22 counties and municipalities from Northwest Indiana received funding through Community Crossings. This was the second application of the program for 2022.
“Modernizing and improving transportation infrastructure is a key component of driving economic development in the Hoosier state,” said Governor Eric Holcomb. “The Community Crossings program continues to help take communities to the next level by providing safe, reliable roads and bridges for residents and visitors alike.”
Communities submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects in July and August. Officials say applications were evaluated based on need and current conditions, as well as impacts to safety and economic development. Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund. The Community Crossings initiative has provided more than $1 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects since 2016.
“Community Crossings is a tremendous opportunity for towns, cities and counties to enhance local road networks across the state,” INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith said. “INDOT looks forward to partnering with locals to deliver on projects that will have a positive impact on safety and bring business to Indiana. I’m excited to see the progress in these communities throughout the coming year.”
The list of all communities receiving matching funds in the 2022 summer call for projects is available online. The next call for projects will open in January 2023.
