Tipton Receives $6.6 Million for Jefferson Street Reconstruction

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The City of Tipton, Indiana has been awarded $6.6 million in federal transportation funding through the Indiana Department of Transportation's Local Public Agency program. The money will be used to complete the reconstruction of Jefferson Street, including a full-depth roadway rebuild, utility upgrades, and construction of a new 10-foot multi-use path.

Why it matters

The Jefferson Street reconstruction project is a key infrastructure investment for the city of Tipton, supporting downtown revitalization efforts and improving connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists between the west and east sides of the city.

The details

The $6.6 million in funding will support the second phase of the Jefferson Street reconstruction, focusing on improvements from Independence Street east to State Road 19. The first phase, already funded through a previous grant, will reconstruct the street from Buck Creek to Independence Street. The full project will include a complete roadway rebuild, utility upgrades, and a new 10-foot multi-use path designed to link the west and east sides of Tipton.

• The first phase of the project is currently underway.
• The second phase is expected to begin construction around 2031, following completion of the first phase.

What’s next

Construction of the second phase of the Jefferson Street reconstruction project is currently anticipated to begin around 2031, following completion of the first phase.