Indiana DOT awards local roads funding through Next Level Roads program

Oct. 11, 2019

The funding will be awarded to 229 cities, towns, and counties throughout the state of Indiana

Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana DOT (INDOT) recently announced a combined $99.2 million in state matching funds for local road construction and bridge construction projects through the state's Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative. 

The funding will be awarded to 229 cities, towns, and counties throughout the state of Indiana.

“High-quality local roads and bridges are an important part of our formula for attracting jobs, growing our economy, and building strong communities,” Gov. Holcomb said in a statement. “Our fully-funded Next Level Roads plan and record-breaking level of construction has gained Indiana national recognition for our approach to infrastructure, and Community Crossings takes that commitment to the local level all across the state.” 

The Community Crossings Initiative has provided more than $612 million in state matching funds for construction projects. The latest round garnered more applications than dollars available—making the awarded funding highly competitive. An estimated $100 million will be available for communities opting to apply during the January 2020 call for projects.

“Efficiently and safely moving people and commerce is vital to the quality of life and vitality of our communities,” INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness said in a statement. “INDOT is excited to partner with communities through this matching grant program to make infrastructure investments that contribute to the success of all Hoosier cities, towns, and counties.”

To qualify for funding, local governments must provide local matching funds, 50% for larger communities or 25% for smaller communities, from a funding source approved for road and bridge construction. They must also submit an INDOT-approved asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. State law requires annually that 50% of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within 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.

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SOURCE: Indiana DOT

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