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Busch: Communities in Senate District 16 receive more than $1.7 million in road-funding grants
A full breakdown of the Community Crossings Awards can be found here.
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) — Communities in Senate District 16 will receive more than $1.7 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne).
The CCMG, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks and improve Indiana’s roads and bridges. Since its enactment, the program has awarded nearly $1.5 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects.
In Senate District 16, Columbia City received $1 million and South Whitley received $768,000.
"Having safe and reliable roads and bridges is crucial in supporting Hoosiers' everyday lives," Busch said. "I commend our local leaders for investing in our infrastructure and committing to the safety of our community members."
Through the program, the Indiana Department of Transportation matches up to $1 million annually when localities invest in road and bridge repairs. Counties with populations fewer than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations fewer than 10,000 receive a 75%/25% match, while counties with populations greater than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000 receive a 50%/50% match.
The CCMG offers two rounds of applications each year, with the next call for applications occurring in January of 2024.
To view the full list of communities receiving matching funds, click here.
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State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) represents Senate District 16,
which includes Whitley County and a portion of Allen County.
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