The City of Lawrence has been awarded a more than $1 million grant through Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
The funding initiative, launched in 2016, is designed to help cities, towns and counties improve local roads and bridges. Administered by the Indiana Department of Transportation, the program matches up to 50% of project costs.
Several key areas in Lawrence will benefit from these funds. Geist Valley Estates will see improvements to all its streets. Work on 52nd Street will stretch from German Church Road to the roundabout. In Fairways East, Birmingham Drive, Short Iron Lane, Long Iron Drive and Flatstick Court are slated for upgrades. Carroll Road, from Pendleton Pike to 79th Street, will also receive significant attention.
The city has announced a bidding process to identify qualified project contractors. Contractors have until April 9 to submit their proposals. A recommendation will then be presented during the April 10 Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, with the final contract award expected on April 24.
Mayor Deb Whitfield emphasized the importance of these investments, noting their potential to enhance daily life and drive economic growth in the area.
“We look forward to partnering with INDOT as they continue investing in vital road and infrastructure projects,” Whitfield said. “These investments provide tremendous benefits for our community by driving economic development through job creation and increased mobility for those who visit, live and work in Lawrence.”
For information about contractor registration and bid opportunities, visit cityoflawrence.org/public-works. To learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, visit in.gov/indot.
This reporting is made possible by a grant from the Indianapolis African-American Quality of Life Initiative, empowering our community with essential health insights. https://iaaqli.org/
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Hanna Rauworth is the Health & Environmental Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, where she covers topics at the intersection of public health, environmental issues, and community impact. With a commitment to storytelling that informs and empowers, she strives to highlight the challenges and solutions shaping the well-being of Indianapolis residents.
