Andrade celebrates INDOT community crossing matching grants to improve District 12 roads and bridges

On Nov. 7, Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced the recipients of the Fall 2024 Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Nearly $140 million was awarded through the program, which is funded by the state’s local road and bridge matching fund.

Several communities in House District 12 will receive Community Crossings grants for Fall 2024. These funds can be used to build and improve local infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges.

The matching grant winners and amounts include:

Griffith: $325,000.00

Munster: $660,442.49

Schererville: $1,048,124.52

State Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) issued the following statement celebrating the funding awardees:

“I am excited to share that House District 12 will receive almost $4 million in state funding for crucial community infrastructure improvements. This investment will go towards repairing roads and bridges, as well as initiating new projects to enhance our community. I am dedicated to securing the resources needed to strengthen our infrastructure and provide communities with the support necessary to drive transformative projects.”