By The Paper staff
LAGRO, Ind. – Following historic investments in Indiana’s infrastructure, Lagro is celebrating the grand re-opening of Canal Street, Main Street and Webster Street.
The Lagro Town Council will join Sen. Andy Zay, a representative from Congresswoman Jackie Walorski’s Office and other community leaders 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, to commemorate the project. The event will take place at Canal Street in Lagro.
The work included resurfacing from Blue Star Highway to Washington Street; Main Street and west to Buchanan Street; 1400 Main Street to Lagro town limits; and George Street to Harriet Street.
The improvements were made possible through new funding provided by the Indiana General Assembly. In 2016, state lawmakers created the Community Crossings grant program. During its inaugural year, the program provided nearly $86 million in road funding to Indiana’s cities and towns. Locally, Lagro received $22,782.50.
This year lawmakers strengthened Community Crossings and ensured local governments would see continued increases in road funding well into the future. Lagro officials would like to thank the General Assembly and Gov. Eric Holcomb for supporting the comprehensive, long-term plan.
The funding is vital to Lagro because it allowed the town to revitalize major travel arteries in the small community.
“We our thankful for the opportunity to apply and receive grant money from INDOT’s Community Crossing Grant. With the town’s match, we spent $45,565 on resurfacing this year which would not have been possible without our lawmakers and their endeavors,” Lagro Clerk-Treasurer Kristie Bone said.
“Knowing that local communities are taking advantage of the Community Crossings Grant Program is great news,” Zay said. “Improving Lagro’s roads is an important investment in the community and will make traveling easier and more enjoyable for residents.”