Batesville, In. — More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community crossings grant program, which is now in the second year. The grants are available through the Indiana Department of Transportation as a result of legislation co-authored by Frye in 2016.
“In order to continue our reputation as the Crossroads of America, maintaining our roads and bridges is critical,” Frye said. “Receiving these grants will allow local governments to make much-needed repairs and improvements to our transportation infrastructure.”
State representative from Batesville Cindy Ziemke said:
“A safe and reliable transportation network is critical to keeping our state and local economic engines running strong,” Ziemke said. “The Community Crossings grant program helps local governments make much-needed road and bridge improvements in their communities, supporting Hoosier jobs and potentially leading to new economic development opportunities in their areas.”
Dearborn County will receive $840,967, Decatur County will receive $730,569, Jennings County will receive $731,636, Ohio County will receive $750,000, Ripley County will receive $833,700 and Switzerland County will receive $869,850. In addition, various communities within these counties, as well as Jefferson County, were awarded grants:
| Community | Grant Amount |
| Aurora | $442,500 |
| Dillsboro | $313,002 |
| Greensburg | $701,715 |
| Holton | $176,657 |
| Lawrenceburg | $510,186 |
| Madison | $585,648 |
| Milan | $235,500 |
| Moores Hill | $300,000 |
| North Vernon | $753,838 |
| Osgood | $670,000 |
| Rising Sun | $501,357 |
| Vernon | $72,801 |
| Versailles | $181,753 |
| Westport | $139,860 |
Projects eligible for funding through Community Crossings include road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, small structure replacements, guardrail replacements and signs.
A complete list of Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving matching funds through Community crossings can be found by clicking here. More information about the program can be found through the Indiana Department of Transportation’s website at www.in.gov/indot.
