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Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Wednesday that $179.8 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements and sidewalk projects.
Locally, Kosciusko County received $2,630,400 for the replacement of bridge #145 on CR 600W, 0.20 miles north of West Shilling Road.
For this latest round of funding, rural communities will design, develop and purchase right-of-way for local projects, according to a news release from INDOT. 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, according to the news release. Nearly $129.1 million in federal funds were awarded for projects to rehab or replace 49 local bridges currently rated in poor condition. Beyond bridge projects, these funds will support pavement resurfacing/reconstruction projects; Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) projects such as sidewalks, ADA ramps, and trails; and traffic safety projects.
INDOT dedicates approximately 25% of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) distribute those funds to cities, towns, and counties within the state’s larger urbanized areas while INDOT distributes funds outside MPO areas. Communities must contribute at least 20% in local matching funds and meet other federal requirements to receive federal funding.
Communities were invited to submit project applications to INDOT for potential funding during a call for projects announced in November 2025.
To see the full list of grant recipients, visit the website at https://image.subscription.in.gov/lib/fe2b11747364047b721173/m/1/f2735fcc-6e98-48df-b322-02667938b9c0.pdf
