{"id":131784,"date":"2026-06-17T10:50:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=131784"},"modified":"2026-07-23T21:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:26:19","slug":"ribbon-cutting-celebrates-completion-of-the-bluffton-road-bridge-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/06\/17\/ribbon-cutting-celebrates-completion-of-the-bluffton-road-bridge-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Ribbon cutting celebrates completion of the Bluffton Road Bridge Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_131787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-131787\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726495148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726495148.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726495148-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726495148-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726495148-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726495148-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726495148-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-131787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bluffton Road Bridge ribbon cutting held on June 17, 2026. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne Indiana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Today the City of Fort Wayne celebrated the completion of the Bluffton Road Bridge reconstruction project with a ribbon cutting ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Completion of the Bluffton Road Bridge Project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 17, 2026) \u2013 Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker joined by residents, nearby business owners, and representatives from the City of Fort Wayne\u2019s Public Works Division, celebrated the completion of the Bluffton Road Bridge reconstruction project with a ribbon cutting ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>The Bluffton Road Bridge, which crosses over the St. Marys River, was originally constructed in 1986 and had a poor rating due to a load limit of 12 tons. The reconstruction project, which began with public federal funding in 2020, enhances travel and safety for both pedestrians and motorists.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_131788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-131788\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726508575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-131788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726508575.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726508575-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726508575-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726508575-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726508575-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/t726508575-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-131788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The newly reconstructed Bluffton Road Bridge. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne Indiana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The completed project includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New superstructure (new support beams)<\/li>\n<li>New pier caps<\/li>\n<li>New concrete deck<\/li>\n<li>New pedestrian see-through railing<\/li>\n<li>Improved bridge ends<\/li>\n<li>Better bridge drainage<\/li>\n<li>Improved intersection at Broadway and Bluffton<\/li>\n<li>New trails over bridge (widened from 5\u2019 to over 8\u2019)<\/li>\n<li>Eight overlook areas<\/li>\n<li>Barrier between vehicles and pedestrians on bridge<\/li>\n<li>Ornamental lighting on the barrier wall<\/li>\n<li>improved and ADA compliant crosswalks<\/li>\n<li>Scour protection in the river (new rip-rap)<\/li>\n<li>New trail under the bridge with lighting<\/li>\n<li>Improved landscaping areas<\/li>\n<li>Trail\/sidewalk roundabout at the SW corner of bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The project investment was $8.25 million, with 80% coming from a Federal Highway Administration grant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some interesting facts about the Bluffton Road Bridge Project<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bridge deck and trail required just over 830 square yards of concrete.<\/li>\n<li>The bridge deck utilized 274,184 lbs. of structural steel.<\/li>\n<li>A total of 664.4 square yards of sidewalk were completed, including a new curb ramp at the Vesey Avenue and Broadway intersection to improve pedestrian safety.<\/li>\n<li>830.05 tons of new asphalt were installed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This year the Public Works Division is investing $37 million in neighborhood infrastructure improvements to enhance the local transportation system and improve the quality of life for residents. Since 2014, the City has invested more than $419 million in neighborhood infrastructure enhancements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInvesting in our local infrastructure sends a strong message that we care about the safety of the community as the public uses multiple methods of travel to move around Fort Wayne,\u201d said Mayor Tucker. \u201cWe know an effective and efficient transportation system enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors and helps businesses succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engage.cityoffortwayne.org\/bluffton-road-bridge\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/68975.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Clean up is progressing at the Broadway Auto &amp;amp; Truck Repair shop after a fire.  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Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"200\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71710.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71712.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Smith makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='26136ed203e9ba188049d52cd072701c' data-image-id=\"201\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71712.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71712.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Smith\" data-description=\"Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Smith makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Smith\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Smith\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"201\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71712.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71714.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"City Councilman Tim Pape makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='26136ed203e9ba188049d52cd072701c' data-image-id=\"202\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71714.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71714.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\" data-description=\"City Councilman Tim Pape makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"202\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71714.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71715.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Allen County Councilman Paul Moss makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='26136ed203e9ba188049d52cd072701c' data-image-id=\"203\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71715.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71715.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\" data-description=\"Allen County Councilman Paul Moss makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"203\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71715.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71717.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford and son Grant attended the press conference in which Mayor Henry called for a referendum vote on the gaming issue. Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='26136ed203e9ba188049d52cd072701c' data-image-id=\"204\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71717.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\" data-description=\"Former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford and son Grant attended the press conference in which Mayor Henry called for a referendum vote on the gaming issue. Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"204\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_02_12_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The St. Mary&#039;s River and Headwaters Park during February flooding.  Science Central is visible as well as the old freight station at Clinton and Fourth Streets.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='26136ed203e9ba188049d52cd072701c' data-image-id=\"1679\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_02_12_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_02_12_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/12 - St. Mary&#039;s River\" data-description=\"The St. Mary&#039;s River and Headwaters Park during February flooding.  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