City crews continue to monitor several areas throughout the city as flood waters begin their slow recession. The Maumee crested about midnight and flood protection measures remain in place.
Crews have been out overnight salting the roads which were wet and which have now become ice covered in places. Motorists are urged to drive with caution this morning and be aware of the possibility of ice.
Road closure updates as of 5:25 AM Friday:
The City of Fort Wayne has closed the following roadways for high water:
- Thieme at Berry
- Taylor from Portage to Brooklyn
- Freeman from Portage to Covington
- State Boulevard from Wells to Spy Run (open to eastbound traffic from Clinton to Spy Run)
- Western most northbound lane of Spy Run at Elizabeth
- North River between Maysville and Landin
- Smith Road between Engle and Covington
- Sherman Boulevard between Burgess and High
- Catalpa from Jefferson to Taylor
- State from Clinton to Wells
- 4th Street from Clinton to Spy Run
- Harry Baals Drive from Coliseum to Parnell
Drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes to avoid these areas until further notice. Do not attempt to drive through standing water.