Fort Wayne Investing in Neighborhood Infrastructure
Mayor Tom Henry and community leaders announced that nearly $28 million will be invested in neighborhood infrastructure improvements in 2021. (photo courtesy of the city of Fort Wayne)
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowFort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and the city’s Public Works Division are planning to invest nearly $28 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements. The city says the enhancements in all four quadrants will include sidewalks, alleys, and street lighting.
According to the city, this year will feature $23.8 million for streets and roads, $2.5 million for sidewalks and alleys, and $1.4 million for bridges.
“We’re looking forward to a productive construction season that will result in lasting and meaningful improvements,” said Shan Gunawardena, director of Fort Wayne Public Works Division. “Through open dialogue and partnerships with Mayor Henry, the City Controller’s office, City Council, and neighborhood leaders, we’ve been able to develop a detailed infrastructure improvement plan that will help Fort Wayne continue as a leader in providing a safe and dependable transportation system.”
The anticipated neighborhood infrastructure improvements for 2021 include:
- Upgrades along 10 major traffic corridors
- Sidewalk and ADA ramp upgrades throughout the City, including a major sidewalk project in southeast Fort Wayne
- 5 concrete alleys
- 3 brick alleys
- 21 street lighting locations
- Neighborhood concrete street rehabilitation at 11 locations
- Approximately 50 miles of asphalt resurfacing throughout the city
- Chip and seal work at over 50 locations
- 5 major trail projects
- 1 major bridge project
“Thoughtful and sound planning by the Public Works Division has helped advance our efforts to maintain and improve our infrastructure,” said Henry. “As we continue to collectively battle the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m appreciative and grateful that we’re in position to be able to do so much work in our neighborhoods.”
Since 2014, the city says it has invested nearly $200 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements.
You can view a full list of 2021 projects by clicking here.