Local towns, county secure CCMG road funding

Infrastructure across Owen County and neighboring communities is set for a substantial boost following a statewide funding announcement from Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). Governor Braun recently joined INDOT officials during the 43rd Annual Indiana MPO-IARC Conference in Kokomo to award nearly $110 million in state matching funds to 346 communities across Indiana through the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program.

In total, approximately $18.9 million was allocated within INDOT’s Southeast District alone to support vital local road and bridge improvements.

Locally, Owen County and surrounding municipal governments secured a combined total of $1,501,734.44 in state matching grants during the FY 2027 call for projects. Among the local recipients, Owen County was awarded $593,368.38, while the Town of Cloverdale received $384,828.86. Additionally, the Town of Gosport was awarded $362,108.80, and the Town of Spencer secured $161,728.40 to support municipal roadway upgrades.

“Good roads and bridges are essential to strong communities and a growing economy,” said Governor Braun during the announcement. “This funding ensures hundreds of Indiana communities have the necessary resources to make improvements that Hoosiers will see and use every day. What makes Community Crossings work is that local governments have skin in the game. They’re investing alongside the state to get these projects done, making roads safer, supporting local businesses, and creating more opportunities for communities across Indiana to grow.”

Funding for the Community Crossings program originates from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund, established by the Indiana General Assembly under House Enrolled Act 1002 in 2017. Since the program's inception in 2016, more than $2 billion in matching funds has been awarded statewide for local road enhancements. INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist emphasized the collaborative nature of the initiative, noting that Community Crossings is a testament to the strong partnerships between INDOT and local communities that help provide safe, efficient transportation infrastructure for cities, towns, and counties.

Following recent legislative adjustments, the program maintains a matching grant cap of $100 million per year, with an annual cap of $1 million per local unit of government per state fiscal year. However, cost favorability has allowed INDOT to exceed the baseline annual cap over the past two fiscal years to meet infrastructure demands.

Local officials will utilize the awarded funds to advance upcoming road paving, repair, and bridge maintenance projects designed to improve everyday travel safety and support long-term regional development.

A complete list of all communities receiving matching funds across the state and additional program details are available through INDOT.