The City of Frankfort officials received exciting news on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Governor Holcomb and INDOT awarded Frankfort $323,805.00 from the Community Crossing Matching Grant.
Mayor Judy Sheets, Board of Public Works, City Council, and Street Superintendent Jason Forsythe approved the total of $648,805.00 for an additional five paving projects for 2023. The following paving projects will include the following:
• East Clinton Street from Clay Street to Fudge Avenue
• South First Street from White Street to West Walnut Street
• East Ohio Street from Crescent to Kelly Avenue
• McClurg Street from Myrtle Avenue to Rossville Avenue
• Clinton Drive from Fudge Avenue to Maish Road
“This is always great news for Frankfort to receive the first round of the Community Crossing Grant for 2023. Jason Forsythe works hard to put the grant together and ensure we receive funds to help pave more roadways in Frankfort. Thank you, Jason, for all of your hard work,” said Mayor Sheets. “Every year, more and more communities know about the grant, so it is exciting when we are awarded the 50/50 match.”
The City officials, including Mayor Sheets and Superintendent Forsythe, are working on the planning process. Request for bids and proposals will be available later this spring.
The Community Crossing Matching Grant Program provides funding to cities, towns, and counties across Indiana to improve local roads and bridges. This program is a partnership between the Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana communities to invest in infrastructure projects that advance economic development, job creation, and local transportation.