West Lafayette granted $581K from Indiana's Community Crossings for road construction

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has announced more than $200 million will be shelled out in matching grants through the Community Crossings programs, with West Lafayette to see a sizable amount.
The city of West Lafayette will receive $581,082.70, according to a news release, to be used for repairing road infrastructure throughout the city.
Natalia Bartos, West Lafayette city engineer, said the money will be put toward several projects, one of which will be for "asphalt rejuvenation" on Fowler Avenue.
This project, Bartos said, involves applying an asphalt rejuvenator to a 316-foot-long section of Fowler Avenue to preserve its good condition and delay future deterioration.
Another area where the money will be used, Bartos said, is milling and resurfacing of several roads. Among those slated for work are Northwestern Avenue, Littleton Street, South Street and Chauncey Avenue.
This work will include the removal of 2 inches of asphalt, which are then replaced, Bartos said, along with localized patching to address structural deficiencies.
The Community Crossings Matching Grant program, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation's website, matches up to $1.5 million annually when localities invest in road and bridge repairs. The program was established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016.
Counties with populations fewer than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations fewer than 10,000 receive a 75%/25% match, INDOT's website said, while counties with populations greater than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000 receive a 50%/50% match.
"Traffic control measures will be in place for all projects to ensure public safety during construction," Bartos said. "The city is committed to maintaining our infrastructure proactively, and this grant funding plays a key role in supporting those efforts."
Jillian Ellison is a reporter for the Journal & Courier. She can be reached via email at jellison@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: West Lafayette receives $581K from state grant for resurfacing roads

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