Drivers should use alternate route

Lake Avenue between Laverne Avenue and Beacon Street is closed to through traffic while City Utilities repairs a water main break that happened earlier today. The closure is expected to last until after 6 p.m.

The water main break caused lower water pressure to...

Central area will get full pick-up rotation next week

City leaf collection crews will get a head start in Fort Wayne'€™s central section today, while finishing the first collection in the south area tomorrow. The entire central area will also get a full pick-up cycle next week in accordance with the...

Verizon doing underground repairs

The two east lanes of Lafayette Street between Berry Street and Superior Avenue are scheduled to reopen Tuesday following pavement repairs Monday, weather permitting

The lanes are closed while Verizon does some underground repairs.

The City of Fort Wayne...

City Utilities crews are working to repair a large water main that broke at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Hobson Road this morning.  The break is causing low water pressure in many neighborhoods in the north part of the City. 

City Utilities customers in the areas from the City's downtown to...

Water Maintenance repairing main break

Lake Avenue between Laverne Avenue and Beacon Street will remain closed to through traffic at least through 8 a.m. Friday as City Utilities works to repair a water main break.

The water main break caused lower water pressure to customers from downtown to...

Verizon doing underground repairs

The two east lanes of Lafayette Street between Berry Street and Superior Avenue will be closed until further notice as Verizon does some underground repairs.

The City of Fort Wayne recommends drivers find an alternative route when possible.



Mayor Tom Henry with Public Works Director Bob Kennedy with assistance of Mike Kiester in Engineering Services and two of the contractors for the Westbrook rain garden project cut the ribbon

Mayor Tom Henry cut the ribbon Oct. 31 to officially dedicate the Westbrook Rain Garden. Fort Wayne'€™s

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Resident'€™s request prompts change that reflects traffic volumes

The City of Fort Wayne'€™s Traffic Engineering Department will change the traffic signal pattern at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Rudisill Boulevard Nov. 12 to improve traffic flow.

The light will change to a two-phase...

The Local Government Efficiency Study Group, formed by Resolution between the Fort Wayne City Council and Allen County Commissioners in November 2007, recently announced their final recommendations to the citizens and governmental bodies of Fort Wayne and Allen County. The 15-member group was...

LEAF PICK-UP STARTS MOVING RIGHT ALONG; CREWS MOVE SOUTH
City leaf collection crews are already moving on to start their work on the south side of town. Fort Wayne'€™s annual leaf pick-up started Monday on the city'€™s north side. Crews had good working conditions this week and have nearly...

Residents can call 311 for priority pick-up of bagged leaves

Fort Wayne'€™s annual leaf pick-up starts Oct. 27 on the city'€™s north side. The City is providing two collections cycles instead of three to save taxpayer money while improving service. Weather permitting, leaf collection will end Dec...

Harrison Square Progress Replaces 19th Century Brick Pipe

Larger water mains, new sewer separation lines and improved service are part of the Phase 1B utility improvements at Harrison Square that get underway next week.

City Utilities will start the much needed projects Monday October 27, 2008 and...

Requests from residents spurred this addition

The City of Fort Wayne'€™s Traffic Engineering Department has added left-turn arrows to the traffic signals on Freeman Street and Lindenwood Avenue at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard.

These left-turn arrows for northbound Freeman and southbound...

As the leaves begin to fall from the trees, people look for ways to remove them.  For those considering burning leaves, twigs or trash that have accumulated on their lawns, the Fort Wayne Fire Department reminds everyone to avoid open burning as a general rule.

FWFD Fire Marshal Jim Murua says, “No...

Funds Will Help City Support Development in Downtown and Commercial Corridors

Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City had been notified it will receive $15 million in new markets tax credits. These funds from the U.S. Treasury will encourage private sector investment in distressed communities. Mayor...

Update Shows Construction on Target

Essential modernization to the Fort Wayne'€™s Water Treatment Facility and the St. Joe Dam is on target for completion.

Already completed at the downtown Water Treatment Facility is the new electrical building and an emergency generator to ensure water delivery even if...

Residents can send City Council their feedback about police expenditures

Following a request from Councilman Tim Pape at Tuesday'€™s City Council meeting, the City of Fort Wayne has posted an online comment form about the proposed 2009 budget for the Fort Wayne Police Department.

The comment form...

Residents in a five block area on Fort Wayne'€™s west side are without water service this afternoon. The water is shut off while City Utilities makes repairs. The interruption involves homes between the 1900 to the 2200 block of Melbourne Court, the 5200 block of Crandon Lane and the 5300 block of...

 Mayor Tom Henry cuts the ribbon for the Renaissance Pointe trail in southeast Fort Wayne

New YMCA Will Be in the Heart of Renaissance Pointe Neighborhood

Mayor Tom Henry and YMCA CEO Martin Pastura joined police officers, neighborhood residents and YMCA supporters to bike, walk and roll along the

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