Local lawmakers: Madison road projects receive state funding boost

Funds help communities move forward with important projects

STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2023) – Madison is set to receive over $649,993 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) and Zach Payne (R-Charlestown).

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.

"Transportation plays an important role in the everyday lives of Hoosiers as well as our economy," Frye said. "These funds help communities large and small move forward with important projects that otherwise may not have happened."

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. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $1.27 billion to improve local roads and bridges.

"As the Crossroads of America, it's important we maintain our state's infrastructure," Payne said. "This grant program is a vital step in maintaining our roads and helps make Indiana attractive to new families and businesses alike."

A list of all communities receiving matching funds in the latest round is available here. Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program and the next call for projects opening in July.