Sandbag location opening at IPFW campus

Available for residents concerned about flooding on their property

The City of Fort Wayne is offering sand and sandbags at the north side of the IPFW campus for residents starting at 3 p.m. today.

Those going to make sandbags need to turn west onto Broyles Boulevard from St. Joe Road and then turn right onto the first service road.

Sand is also available at the old Dimension Ford parking lot on West Jefferson Boulevard. The Street Department has placed piles of sand and bags at these locations. Those using either site need to bring their own shovel.

Road closure updates:

The City of Fort Wayne has closed three more streets because of high water:

·        Taylor from Portage to Brooklyn

·        Freeman from Portage to Covington

·        State Boulevard from Wells to Spy Run

Other City roadways closed from high water are:

·        Thieme at Berry

·        Tillman at Calhoun

·        North River between Maysville and Landin

·        Smith Road between Engle and Covington

·        Sherman Boulevard between Burgess and High

·        Catalpa from Jefferson to Taylor

·        Pauline from Hale to Taylor

·        State from Clinton to Wells

·        4th Street from Clinton to Spy Run

·        Harry Baals Drive from Coliseum to Parnell

·        Winchester from Bluffton to Airport Expressway (local traffic only)

Clinton Street has one lane open between State and Elizabeth.

Drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes to avoid these areas until further notice. Do not attempt to drive through standing water.