(Marion, IN) Apr. 11th, 2024 – The City of Marion has been awarded a record 1.5 million dollar Community Crossing Matching Grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation.
In a letter dated April 10th, 2024, Governor Eric Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Michael Smith signed the preliminary approval for funding to match the City’s commitment to improve the infrastructure within the City of Marion.
The matching grant is the largest the City of Marion has received from INDOT.
The projected cost for the 2024 roads and streets project is 3 million dollars.
Mayor Ronald Morrell, Jr. expressed excitement to be able to improve infrastructure throughout the city with the 50/50 matching grant. “We are honored by INDOT’s decision to allocate the maximum grant amount to our city. This achievement reflects the dedicated collaboration between the City Council and the Administration, emphasizing our shared commitment to enhancing both road infrastructure and pedestrian pathways. This grant represents a pivotal opportunity for our city, marking our inaugural endeavor into substantial sidewalk renovations. I extend my gratitude to Mike Graft, our esteemed City Engineer, whose diligent efforts were instrumental in securing this grant.”
Within the next few weeks, an official award letter will be presented from INDOT.
The preliminary letter to the Mayor stated, “The state of Indiana looks forward to partnering with all Hoosier communities, both urban and rural, to invest in road and bridge infrastructure projects. Improvement to local roads and bridges will bring about economic development, create jobs, and strengthen local transportation networks for all of Indiana.”