CRAWFORDSVILLE– The City of Crawfordsville and Montgomery County celebrated a significant milestone today with the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Purple Heart Parkway Extension project. The ceremony occurred on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. between Crawfordsville Family Vet and Buffalo Wild Wings.
This extension project will connect US 231 South to Ladoga Road, serving as a critical component in several community development initiatives. It is anticipated to be pivotal in supporting ongoing and future expansion projects, including housing, retail, and grocery developments in our community.
“This project is a joint effort between the City of Crawfordsville and Montgomery County, demonstrating our commitment to enhancing our community’s infrastructure,” said County Commissioner President John Frey. “We extend our gratitude to the City for their collaboration and support throughout this process.”
County Commissioner Jim Fulwider emphasized the importance of infrastructure improvements: “The extension of Purple Heart Parkway is part of our comprehensive strategy to enhance the infrastructure for both businesses and residents within our community.”
County Commissioner Dan Guard highlighted the project’s economic potential: “The extension will unlock a thousand acres for economic development and housing opportunities, benefiting both Montgomery County and the City of Crawfordsville.”
The Purple Heart Parkway Extension project has an estimated cost of $5,344,598. The City and County are pleased to acknowledge the receipt of a $2,300,000 grant from the state’s READI funds program, which significantly contributed to funding the project. The remaining balance will be evenly split between the City and County.
“The extension of Purple Heart Parkway to Ladoga Road is a major step forward in preparing for logical, planned growth in Crawfordsville and Montgomery County,” said Mayor Todd Barton. “This investment in infrastructure is catalyzing many other projects that will enhance our community and illustrates the collective ability of the city and county working closely together to position us well in today’s competitive environment.”
Construction work has already commenced, with Crider & Crider as the project contractor. The project is scheduled to be substantially complete by this Fall, paving the way for enhanced connectivity and economic growth in the community.
