News Release

For Immediate Release
Release Date: 05-24-06
Contact: Misti Preston (573) 751-9065

Blunt Says State Grant Will Help Improve the Short Road Bridge in Montgomery County

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – Gov. Matt Blunt announced today that a state grant will assist Montgomery County to replace a severely-aged and limited bridge to the south central part of the county.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development awarded a $400,000 grant to Montgomery County on behalf of the Montgomery County Short Road Project. The state funds, granted through the department’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), will assist to replace the Short Road Bridge and improve the safety of the facility.

”Helping Missouri’s smaller communities make infrastructure improvements that eliminate risks to our families and the environment are of utmost priority to the state,” Blunt said. “Through the Community Development Grant Program, the state helps local officials obtain the resources they need to properly meet the basic needs of Missouri families and businesses.”

In addition to the state grant, this project will also receive support through local cash and in-kind services. The CDBG application was prepared by the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission

Funds will be released to Montgomery County as certain requirements set forth by the program are met. The CDBG program provides economic development grants and loan funds to cities with a population under 50,000 and counties under 200,000 to assist in the location, expansion or retention of a business.