City awarded $15.6M from U.S. DOT for Ewing Street Bridge and Road Project
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne Public Works Division today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City a grant of $15,660,000 for the Ewing Street Bridge and Road Project.
Eastbound Illinois Road lane restriction 7/8/2026 to 7/11/2026
Due to the Illinois Road Trail and Roadway Improvements Project, eastbound Illinois Road will be restricted to one lane between Avenue of Autos and Ansley Drive beginning Wednesday, July 8, 2026, until Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Garbage and recycling collection will begin at 5 a.m. when temps reach 90’s
On days when temperatures are predicted to reach the 90’s, GFL Environmental will begin collecting garbage and recycling one hour earlier.
Open Streets Fort Wayne returns – 8/16/2026
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City’s Public Works Division announced today that Open Streets Fort Wayne will return on August 16, 2026, for the ninth year.
Free bicycle safety training for students
The City of Fort Wayne invites elementary and middle-school aged students to attend one of two FREE bicycle safety workshops that will teach young bicyclists the essentials for a safe, enjoyable biking experience.
Tonight’s Tread the Trails cancelled – 6/11/2026
Tonight’s Tread the Trails event is cancelled due to the anticipated high heat index.
Traffic Alert: Lane closure scheduled on Illinois Road – 5/18 and 5/19/2026
Due to ongoing road improvement work on the north side of Illinois Road, the right westbound through lane will be closed from Avenue of Autos to Getz Road on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
City of Fort Wayne Street Line Painting Program to begin – 5/18/2026
On May 18, 2026, the City of Fort Wayne Traffic Operations Department will begin its annual street line painting program to enhance visibility and safety on our roadways.
Community invited to participate in Bike to Work Day – 5/15/2026
On Friday, May 15, the City of Fort Wayne will celebrate active commuting on Bike to Work Day.
Resurfacing projects receive approval at Fort Wayne City Council
The City of Fort Wayne’s investment in neighborhood infrastructure improvements continues as the Fort Wayne City Council approved resurfacing packages for the Southeast and Southwest quadrants.