Local Communities Receiving Road, Bridge Project Funding From State

The Community Crossing Initiative has provided more than $738 million in state matching funds for construction projects.

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(Indianapolis, Ind.) - Governor Holcomb along with the Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced that 214 cities, towns, and counties across Indiana will be received state matching funding for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative.

“Hoosier communities are able to take on more needed road work and do it in record time thanks to Community Crossings,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Our commitment to partnering with cities, towns, and counties on vital infrastructure helps build strong communities poised for investment and job growth.”

The Community Crossing Initiative has provided more than $738 million in state matching funds for construction projects.

Two local counties and one local city are receiving funding for their future projects. Jennings County is receiving $1 million, Ripley $955,548.75, and Versailles will be receiving $12,600.00.

To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds, 50 percent for larger communities or 25 percent for smaller communities, from a funding source that is approved for road and bridge construction.

“INDOT’s mission is to build and maintain Indiana’s transportation to grow our economy and enhance the quality of life in Indiana,” said McGuinness. “Through Community Crossings, we’re able to take that commitment to local roads, not just our highways. This sustained investment by the state makes sure that the Crossroads of America is maintained from the first mile to the last mile.”

In response to local requests to help manage project flow, INDOT now accepts applications in both January and July, with a $1 million cap annually per community. An estimated $100 million will be available for communities opting to apply during the July 2020 call for projects.

To view the full list of all communities receiving matching funds visit, www.in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.