STATEHOUSE – More than $1.4 million in state funding is headed to Lawrence County for local road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).
The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, established through a 2016 law championed by House Republicans, offers funding to communities for road repairs, bridge maintenance, intersection upgrades, and other infrastructure projects. Through this funding round, a total of 147 cities, towns, and counties statewide received $84 million in state matching grants.
“Reliable infrastructure is the foundation of strong communities,” May said. “Community Crossings Grants help local leaders address long-standing transportation needs, improve public safety, and make strategic investments that support the community for years to come.”
Area grant recipients include Bedford ($498,200), Lawrence County ($820,814), and Oolitic ($155,086).
This round of funding brings the total of Community Crossings grants for fiscal year 2026 to just over $165 million for 340 communities. The next call for projects through the program will open in September.
To be eligible for funding, smaller municipalities must contribute 20 percent in local funds, while larger communities are required to provide a 50 percent match. State guidelines also ensure that half of the available matching funds each year are directed to communities in counties with populations of 50,000 or fewer. Since 2016, the Community Crossings program has invested over $2 billion in enhancing local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to view a full list of grant recipients and learn more about the program.
