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Adams County to apply for Community Crossings grant for bridge and road work; council approves application contingent on commissioners
Summary
Adams County staff presented two projects for the state's Community Crossings program — Bridge 142 and two road sections for HMA overlay — and the council approved sending the application to the commissioners for final sign-off.
Adams County plans to apply for the state's Community Crossings (CCMG) program for two projects in the 2026 construction cycle: Bridge 142 (County Road 300 Lehi over the Wabash River) and two road sections slated for an HMA overlay.
County staff member Nate described program changes at the state level, including a reduction in the maximum eligible grant per project from $1,500,000 to $1,000,000 and a new statewide cap of $100,000,000 across all local public agencies. "We've got 2 projects for your consideration," Nate said, naming the bridge and two county-road sections and noting both projects are developed and ready for work in 2026 if awarded.
Nate provided local-match estimates discussed in the meeting: a 20% local match for the bridge (reported as $129,025.34) and a larger local-match figure for the HMA work (approximately $451,000, according to the presentation). He said the county's approved budget covers the local match for these applications. Nate and staff noted the program has become more competitive due to the reduced statewide pot and a single annual call for applications.
Council action: a motion to approve the application submittal was made "contingent upon the commissioner's approval." The council voted to approve and staff will forward the application materials to the board of commissioners and the state's financial commission as required.
Ending: If awarded, the county plans to coordinate paving and other contract work to reduce mobilization costs and complete contiguous sections together. Staff said they will inform the council and public when award decisions are announced.
