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Commissioners sign Community Crossings commitment letters for five highway projects
Summary
Boone County approved execution of funding commitment letters for five Community Crossings Matching Grant projects including two overlays on County Road 500 South, two bridge repairs (bridge 28 and bridge 135) and a small-structure repair (W11); projects would bid this winter and construct in 2027.
Kim Harris of the Boone County Highway Department asked commissioners to execute funding commitment letters for five projects selected in the Community Crossings Matching Grant FY2027 round: HMA minor structural overlays on County Road 500 South (two segments), bridge 28 on Frankfurt Road over Sugar Creek, bridge 135 on County Road 550 over Wolf Creek, and small structure W11 on County Road 200 South over Lennox Ditch.
Harris explained CCMG will cover up to 50% of construction costs on eligible projects and local public agencies face an annual cap. "Community crossing matching grants will cover up to 50% of construction costs on eligible projects that are selected this year," Harris said. The five projects would be advertised this winter with construction planned for 2027 and a completion requirement within 18 months of award. The commissioners moved, seconded and authorized execution of the letters.
Why it matters: The grants leverage state funding for local bridge and paving repairs and will require local match and project management from the county highway department. Projects cited include two overlays and three structure repairs or replacements identified for near-term work.
Next steps: Highway staff will proceed with commitments, prepare bidding documents this winter and schedule construction for 2027 pending award and matching funds.
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