Johnson County and eight local communities received more than $3.9 million in state matching grants this week to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland).
This year, Burton 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.
As part of the program, Johnson County received $968,676 for road and bridge improvements. In addition, eight local communities were awarded grants, including Bargersville ($506,000), Edinburgh ($174,850), Franklin ($1 million), Greenwood ($957,996), New Whiteland ($130,946), Prince’s Lake ($40,835), Trafalgar ($143,900) and Whiteland ($55,990).
“Investing in our infrastructure is vital to the economic success of our community and state,” Burton said. “As the Crossroads of America, we have a reputation to uphold. This grant program is a great first step in maintaining our roads and bridges. In the upcoming legislative session, our goal will be to find a data-driven, sustainable funding plan for Hoosier roadways for years to come.”
On Tuesday, INDOT announced 99 Southern Indiana cities, towns and counties were awarded $49 million through the fund. Projects that are eligible for funding through Community Crossings include road resurfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction, resurfacing, 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 Southern 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/3571.htm. More information about Community Crossings is online at www.in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.
