IndianaNews

Indiana awards $115M for local road and bridge projects

(Photo supplied/ABC 57)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly 200 Indiana cities, towns and counties have been awarded a combined $115 million in state matching funds for local road and bridge projects.

Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana’s transportation commissioner announced the funding Tuesday for 189 municipalities.

The money is coming from fee increases on heavy-duty commercial vehicles that use the Indiana Toll Road. To date, a transportation funding program created by a 2017 state law has provided more than $500 million in state matching funds for construction projects.

South Bend was awarded $599,922.39. Mishawaka was awarded $576,252.84 and Osceola was awarded $117,097.50.

Holcomb says that funding means local governments “are improving their roads and bridges at levels unmatched in our state’s history.”

To qualify, local governments must provide local matching funds, 50 percent for larger communities or 25 percent for smaller communities, from a funding source approved for road and bridge construction.

Related posts

Bill aims to broaden Indiana “Lifeline” law

Joe Ulery/Indiana News Service

Two-vehicle crash in Cass County sends one to hospital

Jon Zimney

AG Rokita files lawsuit against St. Joseph County Police, Sheriff Bill Redman

Alyssa Foster

Leave a Comment