LAWRENCE COUNTY — Several key transit corridors in Lawrence County are slated for a total overhaul following the announcement of a significant state grant aimed at infrastructure improvement.
The county has been awarded $822,814.64 through the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) Community Crossings Matching Grant program. Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder confirmed that this influx of capital will be used to pave three primary rural routes identified as high-priority areas for the department.
The funding is specifically earmarked for extensive paving work on the following roads:
- Sieboldt Quarry Road
- Stumphole Bridge Road
- West Powerline Road
Following a competitive bidding process, Milestone Contractors submitted the lowest bid for the project, coming in at $1,026,018. Under the terms of the Community Crossings program, the state grant will cover the majority of the construction costs. Lawrence County will be responsible for a 20% local match to fulfill the contract requirements and see the projects through to completion.
While these major paving projects are being finalized, Lawrence County Highway crews remain active across the region. Superintendent Sowder noted that teams are currently focused on cleaning up debris following recent storms that swept through the county.
Additionally, Sowder is currently working to update the county’s road inventory for INDOT, a move that ensures the county remains eligible for future infrastructure funding and accurately reflects the state of local transit routes.
