Nearly $80 Million Going To Rural Communities For Infrastructure Improvements

Last updated on Tuesday, October 4, 2016

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday that nearly $80 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 64 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements as well as sidewalk and trail projects.

Combined with local funds, almost $135 million is being invested in infrastructure in communities receiving funds.

Receiving funds locally are:

Lawrence County will receive $869,600 to replace Bridge 113. The bridge located on Springville Judah Road over Salt Creek was closed after an accident in July knocked out a pier from under the bridge and caused other substantial damage.
Greene County will receive $939,200 to replace Bridge 272. The railroad bridge near Bloomfield on County Road 200 North, north of Bloomfield was closed by bridge inspectors due to structural deficiencies and rotting pilings.
The Town of Orleans will receive $53,640 to conduct a sign inventory and replacement project.
City of Salem received $1,188,00 for a small communities sidewalk program.
City of Seymour will receive $4,000,000 for Phase 1 of the Burkhardt Blvd extension project.
City of Linton will receive $495,200 to create a pedestrian/bike path.

"Over the last decade, Indiana has demonstrated a commitment to investing in infrastructure that is nearly unmatched," Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb said. "Modern roads and bridges keep commerce moving at the speed of the 21st-century economy and sidewalks and trails help create the sense of place that sparks vibrant communities which attract businesses and talent to the Hoosier state."

For the first time, INDOT has set aside a portion of the funds awarded, approximately $5 million, to sidewalk improvements in rural communities. The new sidewalk program for smaller communities is part of INDOT's "Common Paths" initiative. Common Paths unifies and implements the agency's transportation programs and policies regarding planning and design, including Complete Streets, bicycles, and pedestrians. Also, INDOT is investing $2.5 million each year improving crosswalks and other sidewalk infrastructure along state highways in both rural and urban communities.

INDOT dedicates approximately 25 percent of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year. Metropolitan Planning Organizations distribute those funds to cities, towns, and counties within the state's larger urbanized areas while INDOT distributes funds outside MPO areas. Communities must pay at least 20 percent in local matching funds and meet other federal requirements to receive federal funding.

For this latest round of funding, rural communities will design, develop and purchase land for projects that would be bid during the fiscal year beginning July 2020. While the funds awarded now are dedicated to construction, INDOT will be financially participating in design, engineering, and right of way acquisition components of these projects.

A list of communities receiving funds for bridges:

Boone County - Bridge 41 Replacement - $2,108,800
Clinton County - Bridge 36 Replacement - $1,311,920
Warren County - Bridge 14 Replacement - $440,000
Morgan County - Bridge 75 Replacement - $1,170,000
Putnam County - Bridge 172 Rehabilitation - $374,400
Noble County - Bridge 136 Replacement - $1,703,600
Rush County - Bridge 127 Replacement - $1,600,000
Wayne County - Bridge 266 Replacement - $1,280,000
Jay County - Bridge 103 Rehabilitation - $403,200
Hancock County - Bridge18 Replacement - $1,200,000
Marshall County - Bridge 73 Replacement - $1,674,400
Starke County - Bridge 7 Replacement - $1,080,000
Lake County - Bridge 65 Replacement - $1,150,000
White County - Bridge 95 Rehabilitation - $ 1,004,000
Dearborn County - Bridge 108 Replacement - $2,160,000
Jennings County - Bridge 76 Replacement - $2,030,400
Decatur County - Bridge 236 Replacement - $1,120,000
Franklin County - Bridge Rehabilitation - $892,000
Lawrence County - Bridge 113 Replacement - $869,600
Warrick County - Bridge 113 Replacement - $920,000
Greene County - Bridge 272 Replacement - $939,200
Knox County - Bridge 382 Replacement - $1,520,000

Communities receiving funding for road projects:

Rockville - S. Market St Reconstruction -$3,986,400
Greencastle - Zinc Mill Rd (Percy Julian Dr) Reconstruction - $1,968,800
Montgomery County - Country Club Rd Reconstruction - $3,352,000
Steuben County - CR 200N Reconstruction - $2,130,000
Gas City - 1st St Reconstruction - $1,808,800
Decatur - Intersection Improvement - $2,098,125
Winona Lake - Intersection Improvement - $953,235
Portland - Blaine Pike Rehabilitation - $1,084,000
Rushville - Cherry St Road Construction - Phase 2 - $3,800,800
Cass County - CR 400S Reconstruction - Phase 4 - $2,425,840
City of Plymouth - Hoham Dr Reconstruction - $2,147,409.60
Town of DeMotte - E Division St Reconstruction - $1,168,000
City of North Vernon - US 50 (Buckeye St) Reconstruction Drainage - $1,745,600
City of Aurora Market St Reconstruction - $1,727,200
Jennings County - O&M Ave/ Brownstown Rd Rehabilitation - $1,155,200
City of Seymour - Burkhardt Blvd Extension Phase 1 -$4,000,000
City of Boonville - 3rd St Rehabilitation - $2,176,000
Pike County - CR 350N Rehabilitation - $1,600,000
City of Vincennes - Main St Reconstruction - $2,192,000

Communities receiving funds for safety projects:

Veedersburg - Sign Replacement - $125,100

Marion - Sign Replacement - $517,500

Nobe County - Baseline Rd/CR 600E Intersection Improvement - $796,500

Blackford County - Sign Replacement - $268,200

Henry County - Sign Replacement - $495,000

Franklin County - St Mary's Rd & Blue Creek Rd Guardrail Installation - $162,288

Scott County - Sign Replacement - $201,465

City of Sullivan - Sign Replacement - $510,300

Spencer County - Sign Inventory & Replacement - $135,450

Town of Orleans - Sign Inventory & Replacement - $53,640

Communities receiving funds for sidewalk programs:

Otterbein - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $87,200
Butler - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $210,800
Sweetser - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $258,080
Dunkirk - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $67,200
Redkey - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $89,600
Windfall - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $141,600
Portland - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $337,600
North Judson - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $163,200
City of Greensburg - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $310,784
City of Salem - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $1,188,000
Town of Holland - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $163,600
City of Rockport - Small Communities Sidewalk Program - $583,172

Communities receiving funds for trails/enhancements:

City of Petersburg - Main St Pedestrian Facilities and Streetscape - $1,447,372
City of Monticello - S Main St Pedestrian /Bike Facilities - $336,383.90
City of Batesville - Pedestrian /Bike Facilities - $990,000
City of Petersburg - Main St Pedestrian Facilities and Streetscape - $1,447,372
City of Linton - Pedestrian/Bike Path - $495,200
New Castle - Multi-use Trail - $380,000

Rural communities were invited to submit project applications to INDOT for potential funding during a call for projects announced in March 2016.

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