STATEHOUSE (Nov. 7, 2024) – State Reps. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said Brownsburg will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of over $462,000 in recently released state funding.
Funding is available through Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. A total of 223 communities across the state will receive more than $139 million in state matching grants.
“Indiana has consistently ranked among the top states for transportation infrastructure, and the Community Crossings program is a big reason why,” Steuerwald said. “These grants have helped communities like ours and others across the state complete important road and bridge maintenance without straining their budgets.”
To qualify for the competitive grant, smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger 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 $1.8 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
“The state has prioritized road funding for years now, resulting in safer roads and bridges and an improved quality of life for Hoosiers,” said Thompson, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee that’s responsible for crafting the state budget. “This focus makes Indiana a better place for families and businesses.”
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on “Community Crossings Matching Grant” to learn more about the program.
