Brownstown, Seymour. Scottsburg, Jackson County and Scott County were among the 224 Indiana cities, towns, and counties that received a share of the $133.4 million in state matching funds for local road & street projects through Community Crossings, INDOT officials announced last week.
Brownstown and Seymour were each awarded $1 million, Scottsburg was awarded $312,017; Jackson County was awarded $991,380 and Scott County was awarded $987,516
“The continued success of the Community Crossings program becomes more evident each year,” said Gov. Eric Holcomb. “Improving transportation infrastructure at the most local level makes communities that much more attractive for business and Hoosier families alike to connect and grow.”
Communities submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects in January. Applications were evaluated based on need and current conditions, as well as impacts to safety and economic development. Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund.
The Community Crossings initiative has provided more than $1.27 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects since 2016.
To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds of 50 percent for larger communities or 25 percent for smaller communities and have an asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. Indiana law requires annually that 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded to communities located in counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.
State lawmakers identified long-term funding for Community Crossings as part of House Enrolled Act 1002, passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Holcomb in April 2017.