STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2016) — Local communities received state matching grants this week to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy).
This year, Friend supported legislation establishing the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund, which will provide about $160 million to Indiana cities, towns and counties on a 50/50 matching basis.
“This is a significant investment in our local infrastructure. This grant program is a great first step, as lawmakers work toward a long-term, data-driven solution to maintain our roads and bridges for years to come,” Friend said.
As part of the program, Cass County received $749,892, Fulton County received $1 million and Miami County received $498,550 for road and bridge improvements.
In addition, seven local communities were awarded grants, including Akron ($18,427), Bunker Hill ($15,365), Kewanna ($57,713), Logansport ($1 million), Onward ($2,975), Royal Center ($82,922) and Walton ($47,000).
On Wednesday, INDOT announced 121 Northern Indiana cities, towns and counties were awarded $51 million through the fund. Projects that are eligible for funding through Community Crossings include road resurfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in connection with road projects. Material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations were also eligible for funds.
A complete list of Northern Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving matching funds through Community Crossings for the calendar year 2016 call for projects is online at www.in.gov/indot/3570.htm. More information about Community Crossings is online at www.in.gov/indot/communitycrossings