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River level adjustment planned for maintenance work on the St. Marys River

Beginning on Friday, January 30, 2026, crews will open the Tainter Gate at the Hosey Dam to temporarily lower rivers to provide safe access for maintenance crews.

Protect meters/pipes during upcoming cold temps

With single-digit temperatures forecast to begin this weekend and into Monday, residents should take steps to protect water meters and pipes from freezing.

Fort Wayne City Utilities 2025: A year of remarkable accomplishments

For City Utilities, 2025 was a year of extraordinary milestones and achievements.

Free Christmas Tree disposal at the City Utilities’ Biosolids facility

Residents wanting to dispose of their holiday tree can do so for free by taking it to the City Utilities’ Biosolids facility at 6202 Lake Avenue.

Traffic Alert: Lima Road lane restriction Monday – 12/15/2025

The right-hand, southbound lane of Lima Road will be closed on December 15, 2025, as crews replace a fire hydrant.

Keep your home warm, safe, and flowing in single digit temperatures

With temperatures expected to drop into the single digits, we should all take proper precautions to protect our pipes from freezing.

Traffic Alert: Getz Road lane restriction

Fort Wayne City Utility crews will repair a water main along Getz Road on November 24, 2025.

Keep drains clear for rain

With rain in the forecast, City Utilities is asking residents to help prevent street flooding by keeping raked leaves out of the roadway.

Traffic Alert: Spring Street closure through end of week

Spring Street, between Wells Street and Short Street, will be closed for three days, beginning November 12, 2025, while crews restore the road damaged from a broken pipe.

Join the celebration – 18 years of river renewal

Fort Wayne City Utilities invites everyone in Fort Wayne to celebrate the successful completion of the Long-Term Control Plan and the City’s transformational work to protect our rivers and strengthen our neighborhoods.