The City of Frankfort has awarded its 2026 Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) paving project to E&B Paving in a contract totaling $720,707.50, according to an announcement from the Frankfort Street Department on Tuesday.
Through the State of Indiana’s 50/50 CCMG program, Frankfort will receive half of the project cost in state funding, reducing the city’s financial responsibility to $360,353.75. The remaining half will be covered by the Indiana Department of Transportation’s matching grant initiative.
Street Superintendent Brian Killman said the project represents continued progress in maintaining and improving roadway conditions throughout the city.
Sixteen Streets Scheduled for Resurfacing
The 2026 paving plan includes upgrades to 16 roadway sections, stretching across multiple neighborhoods:
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Walsh Ave – W Kyger St to W Barner St
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W McClurg St – Hawthorne Ave to Myrtle Ave
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W Green St – Rossville Ave to Magnolia Ave
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W Palmer St – John St to Dead End
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W McKinsey St – N Main St to Delphi Ave
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E Morrison St – N Jackson St to Sims St
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Sycamore St – Washington St to Clinton St
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E McClurg St – Kelley Ave to Dead End
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N Crescent St – N Crescent Ct to N Maish Rd
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Young St – E Boone St to E South St
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E Boone St – S Harrison St to S Clay St
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S Harrison St – E South St to Harvard Ter
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Main Ave – Armstrong St to S Jackson St
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Meridian St – S Jackson St to Oak St
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Oak St – Meridian St to Dead End
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Fifth St – W Walnut St to W Armstrong St
Killman noted that start dates have not yet been finalized, but work is expected to begin in late summer or early fall, pending the completion of necessary utility upgrades.
Safety Enhancements Included in 2026 Plan
In addition to resurfacing work, the city will install several permanent speed bumps near major parks and high-traffic areas, including:
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Kyger St near TPA Park
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Dorners Park area
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Crescent St near East Side Park
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Third St near local park facilities
Crews will also remove old railroad ties on Fifth St between Walnut St and Armstrong St—a similar improvement to one completed last year on W Barner St.
Road Ratings Show Improvements
Killman said the city continues to rely on the PASER rating system, managed in partnership with BF&S Engineering, which evaluates roads on a scale from 1 to 10. Frankfort currently has no streets rated at the lowest level (1), a benchmark the superintendent attributes to ongoing investment and strategic planning.
Updates Expected as Work Approaches
Additional updates on project scheduling and progress will be provided as more information becomes available, Killman said, with regular construction updates anticipated once work begins.
The CCMG program, established by the State of Indiana, supports cities and towns in improving local infrastructure through shared funding, easing the financial burden on municipalities while accelerating road and street upgrades.