The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that $155.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 51 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements and sidewalk projects.
For this latest round of funding, rural communities will design, develop and purchase right-of-way for local projects. While the funds awarded now are dedicated to construction, INDOT will also financially participate in design, engineering, and right-of-way acquisition components.
Federal transportation funds are leveraged by many communities to rehabilitate or replace local bridges. As INDOT continues to partner with local governments to make record investments in taking care of existing roads and bridges, this round of funding awards emphasizes improving local bridge conditions. Nearly $90.3 million in federal funds were awarded for projects to rehab or replace 32 local bridges currently rated in poor condition.
INDOT dedicates approximately 25 percent of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year.
Marshall County was awarded $1.476 million for a local bridge project on E. 7th Road, La Porte County was awarded about $1.9 million for a local bridge project on County Road 525 S. and about $1.5 million for a local bridge project at County Road 2300 S.
