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INDOT awards $179M statewide for infrastructure improvements; $14M locally

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM

Courtesy-INDOT

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced on Wednesday 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. About $14 million of those funds will go to projects in Johnson, Jackson, and Jennings Counties.

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.   

Here are the local communities receiving monies:

  • Johnson County - $2.273M for Division Road bridge and $1.735M for C.R. 250S bridge
  • Seymour - $2.786M for N. O'Brien Street road project
  • Jennings County - $7.158M for Ripley Street bridge

Nearly $129.1 million in federal funds were also 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.     

INDOT dedicates approximately 25% of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) 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% in local matching funds and meet other federal requirements to receive federal funding.   

 A list of all communities receiving funds is available here.

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