{"id":132431,"date":"2026-08-17T15:06:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=132431"},"modified":"2026-08-20T09:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:56:00","slug":"leesburg-road-extension-project-opens-friday-20260821","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/08\/17\/leesburg-road-extension-project-opens-friday-20260821\/","title":{"rendered":"Leesburg Road Extension Project opens Friday &#8211; 8\/21\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tLeesburg-Nebraska_Roundabout.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"671\" height=\"400\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tLeesburg-Nebraska_Roundabout.jpg 671w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tLeesburg-Nebraska_Roundabout-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/tLeesburg-Nebraska_Roundabout-150x89.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The City of Fort Wayne\u2019s Public Works Division announces several upcoming traffic changes associated with the Leesburg Road Extension project, recently renamed St. Francis Drive.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Lane Restrictions, Traffic Signal Activation, and Roundabout Opening on St. Francis Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (August 17, 2026) \u2014 The City of Fort Wayne\u2019s Public Works Division announces several upcoming traffic changes associated with the Leesburg Road Extension project, recently renamed St. Francis Drive. Motorists traveling in the area should plan for lane restrictions and new traffic control features throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday \u2013 Lane Restrictions and Signal Flashing Activation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beginning Tuesday, lane restrictions will be in place around the new intersection of West Jefferson Boulevard and St. Francis Drive as crews finalize installation of the new traffic signal equipment. The newly installed signal will begin operating in flashing mode on Tuesday to alert motorists of its upcoming full activation. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday \u2013 Extended Lane Restrictions on West Jefferson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Boulevard Starting Wednesday, lane restrictions will begin on West Jefferson Boulevard between St. Francis Drive and Catalpa Street. These restrictions will remain in place through Labor Day as construction continues on corridor improvements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday \u2013 Full Signal Activation and Roundabout Opening<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the new traffic signal at West Jefferson Boulevard and St. Francis Drive (Leesburg Extended) will switch to full operation, providing complete intersection control.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the new roundabout at St. Francis Drive and Main Street will officially open to traffic, offering enhanced safety and improved traffic flow in the area.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_132432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-132432\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tLeesburg_Main_St_Memorial_Monument.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"708\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tLeesburg_Main_St_Memorial_Monument.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tLeesburg_Main_St_Memorial_Monument-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tLeesburg_Main_St_Memorial_Monument-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tLeesburg_Main_St_Memorial_Monument-593x420.jpg 593w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tLeesburg_Main_St_Memorial_Monument-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tLeesburg_Main_St_Memorial_Monument-696x493.jpg 696w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tLeesburg_Main_St_Memorial_Monument-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-132432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rendering of the planned St. Francis Drive\/Main Street roundabout Memorial Monument. Image courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The City appreciates the public\u2019s patience as crews work to complete these important infrastructure upgrades. <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.cityoffortwayne.org\/leesburg-road-extension\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more details about the Leesburg Road Extension project<\/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\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='99a179f4469c688a6d54f77c66073966' data-image-id=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"199\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  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Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='99a179f4469c688a6d54f77c66073966' 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. 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Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='99a179f4469c688a6d54f77c66073966' data-image-id=\"1695\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85088.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85088.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background.  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Photo taken May 1, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/01: City Corporate Counsel Tim Haffner\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/01: City Corporate Counsel Tim Haffner\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1697\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85094.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85095.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell answers questions from the press.  Tim Haffner is on the right.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='99a179f4469c688a6d54f77c66073966' data-image-id=\"1698\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85095.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85095.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell\" data-description=\"Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell answers questions from the press.  Tim Haffner is on the right.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/01: Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/01: Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1698\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85095.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/harrison_street_explored.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Illustration from the Harrison Street Explored invitation. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='99a179f4469c688a6d54f77c66073966' data-image-id=\"1716\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/harrison_street_explored.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_harrison_street_explored.jpg\" data-title=\"Harrison Street Explored Illustration\" data-description=\"Illustration from the Harrison Street Explored invitation. 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