Organizations including the Build Indiana Council (BIC), Indiana Constructors, Inc. (ICI), and ACEC Indiana acknowledged that the tax holiday—first enacted in April 2026—has delivered needed financial relief to Hoosier families during the busy summer travel season. The tax suspension has temporarily reduced state road and bridge funding by approximately $533 million through July. We also appreciate his pledge to backfill funds lost due to the gas tax suspension,” said Brian Gould, Executive Director of the Build Indiana Council. Recent estimates show:Local Roads: The Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) reports that local roads need $1.2 billion in new annual funding just to preserve current conditions, or $2 billion annually to make improvements. State Highways: INDOT estimates state roads and bridges require an additional $1.2 billion annually.