Tag: Lafayette Street
FWFD: Gas Leak Hazmat Response, 2700 block Lafayette Street
On November 26, 2025, at 1058 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a gas leak in the 2700 block of Lafayette Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Coroner: 2025 32nd Allen County Homicide
The Allen County Coroner has identified Nyree K. Jones as the 32nd Allen County Homicide in 2025.
FWPD: Homicide Investigation, 3500 block South Lafayette Street
On October 22, 2025, at 1738 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a report of a person shot in the 3500 block of South Lafayette Street.
Traffic Alert: Creighton Avenue to be closed Tuesday – 10/21/2025
On October 21, 2025, INDOT will be paving on northbound US 27 (Lafayette Street), which will require lane restrictions on US 27 between Dalman Avenue and Creighton Avenue.
Upcoming lane restrictions/closures
There are several upcoming projects that will require lane restrictions and closures throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Traffic Alert: Two Day Closure for East Pettit
East Petit Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Reed and Winter Street through Friday morning as crews restore the concrete roadway damaged by a water main break.
Traffic Alert: 4100 block of Lafayette street on Monday – 7/14/2025
Concrete restoration will occur in the 4100 block of Lafayette Street near the Baxter Street intersection on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Traffic Alert: Lafayette Street restriction – 6/26/2025
Fort Wayne City Utilities crews will make final restoration repairs to concrete from a winter water main break on Lafayette Street tomorrow, June 26, 2025.
East Central Forward Neighborhood Plan reaches milestone
The East Central Forward neighborhood plan reached a significant milestone this evening with tonight’s unanimous approval from Fort Wayne City Council.
Traffic Alert: McKinnie Avenue at Lafayette Street – 6/11/2025
Field Operations team members will restore a portion of the intersection of McKinnie Avenue at Lafayette Street tomorrow, June 11, 2025.