Southern Indiana Business Report
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today 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.
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. 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.
Communities were invited to submit project applications to INDOT for potential funding during a call for projects announced in November 2025.
Recipients from the Radius Indiana region
Daviess Co. – Bridge project on CR E 975 N over North Fork Prairie Creek, $2,728,000
Daviess Co. – Safety project CR N 1200 E over the South Causeway of West Boggs Lake, $607,569
Daviess Co. – Safety project CR 1200 E over the North Causeway of West Boggs Lake $425,122
Lawrence Co. – Bridge 46 on Barlettsville Road over Little Salt Creek $2,784,000
Huntingburg – Veterans Parkway (E 14th Street) from Chestnut Street to Main Street (US 231) $2,268,000
Dubois Co. – Safety project, various locations throughout Dubois County, $2,835,000
Orange Co. – Countywide sign replacement, $918,000
Martin Co. – Safety project, $90,000