The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that $162 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana.
The funding will invest in local road and bridge improvements and sidewalk projects.
For this latest round of funding, rural communities will design, develop, and purchase land for projects that would be bid during the fiscal year beginning in July 2027.
While the funds awarded now are dedicated to construction, INDOT will also be financially participating in the design, engineering, and right of way acquisition for these projects.
INDOT dedicates approximately 25 percent of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year.
Metropolitan Planning Organizations 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 percent in local matching funds and meet other federal requirements to receive federal funding.
