Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness, announced on Tuesday that 189 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $115 million in state-matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative for 2018.

The Community Crossings Initiative has provided more than $500 million in state matching funds for construction projects. The latest round garnered 229 applications, which made the call for projects highly competitive.

In response to local requests to help manage project flow, INDOT now accepts applications in both January and July, with a $1 million cap annually per community. An estimated $100 million will be available for communities opting to apply during the 2019 summer call for projects.