INDOT allocates $50 million to road improvement projects
Subscriber Benefit
As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe Now
With an eye toward improving safety on local roads, the Indiana Department of Transportation last week announced the recipients of $50 million in federal funding.
The money is going toward the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and INDOT says its goal is to reduce serious crashes by 25% over the next decade.
In total, 64 local governmental entities are getting part of the $50 million. INDOT says that money will fund nearly 100 safety projects by the end of the 2027 fiscal year.
“It takes all of us to make an impact on roadway safety,” said INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith in a press release. “This is just one way we are engaging with local agencies and making them part of the larger conversation. These are proven countermeasures that will enhance safety on local roads across the state.”
A full list of grant recipients can be found here.
Projects involve some combination of adding or repairing traffic signals, signage, pedestrian improvements, guardrail strengthening and increased lighting.
Indianapolis received the largest chunk of grant money for traffic improvement, while Noblesville and Cumberland also received over $2 million for projects.
