Local businesses express excitement as Leesburg Rd. roundabout opens after year-long construction

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Leesburg Road roundabout is open to traffic after about a year of construction in the area. Local businesses say they are recovering from the impact of the project. Paula’s on Main executive chef Brittany Shoryer said her restaurant felt the impact of the project...

Three intersections to be converted to all-way stop in northwest Ohio

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will convert three intersections to all-way stops to improve safety. The changes, expected to begin in two weeks, is part of a statewide initiative that is implementing all-way stops at select intersections throughout Ohio. The locations selected for conversion are where crash...

Coliseum Blvd. construction continues with weekend closure of westbound lanes between Lake Ave., E Washington Blvd.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Construction continues on Coliseum Boulevard this weekend. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, the westbound lanes of Coliseum Blvd. will close between Lake Avenue and East Washington Boulevard as crews complete pipe and asphalt work. The closure is expected to last through 6...

Coliseum Blvd to undergo more weekend roadwork

Crews with INDOT will be completing pipe construction and asphalt patching in that stretch of road.

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver To Help Lower Gas Prices

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver in an effort to increase gasoline supplies and lower prices at the pump. Beginning September first, the EPA will temporarily end summer-blend gasoline requirements early. That will allow gasoline containing 10 percent ethanol to...

INDOT optimistic traffic flow will improve at S.R. 930, Maplecrest Rd. intersection as it removes restrictions on quadrant roadway

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Wednesday that all traffic restrictions on the quadrant roadway at State Road 930 and Maplecrest Road have been removed. INDOT says drivers will now be able to use the roadway as designed, though it notes that nighttime paving...

South Shore Operator Sets 20-Year Strategy

SOUTH BEND – The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District has released a 20-year strategic business plan focused on improving safety, reliability and passenger confidence as commuter rail adjusts to changing travel patterns. The plan outlines a long-term approach to modernizing service between Northwest Indiana and Chicago while emphasizing predictable...

Leesburg Road Extension project brings traffic changes, new roundabout open Friday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Drivers in southwest Fort Wayne should expect several traffic changes this week as work continues on the Leesburg Road Extension project, now known as St. Francis Drive. Beginning Tuesday, drivers near West Jefferson Boulevard and St. Francis Drive will encounter lane restrictions while crews...

West Main Street roundabout set to open Friday; traffic changes planned around opening

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division says drivers should expect several traffic changes this week as part of the Leesburg Road Extension project. A new roundabout will soon open at West Main Street and Leesburg Road, recently renamed St. Francis Drive, bringing...

Lane restrictions set for Hillegas Road, Ardmore Avenue

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Parts of Hillegas Road and Ardmore Avenue will be restricted beginning Tuesday morning. The closure will be between Illinois and North Washington Roads. Fort Wayne City Utilities crews will be replacing a pipe that broke multiple times last week. Drivers should expect delays for the...

Work at Hillegas and Ardmore to last into early September

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – City Utilities says that work at Hillegas and Ardmore is ongoing. Motorists can expect restrictions and possible delays through next month. Tuesday morning, August 17, one lane of Hillegas/Ardmore Road will be closed for two blocks between Illinois Road and North Washington Road. Crews...

Fort Wayne Gas Prices Jump More Than 20 Cents in One Week

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Gas prices in Fort Wayne have climbed more than 20 cents per gallon over the past week, according to the latest data from GasBuddy. The average price for regular gasoline in Fort Wayne is now $3.65 per gallon, up 20.2 cents from a week ago.

Alternating lane closures begin on IN-930, US 30 during construction

Drivers can expect alternating lane closures in both directions of IN-930 and US 30 during construction.

'Move the Train' campaign

Closure, traffic pattern change coming to section of Coliseum Blvd.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Construction continues on Coliseum Boulevard. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, the eastbound lanes of Coliseum Blvd. will close between East State Boulevard and Vance Avenue as crews complete pipe and asphalt work. The closure is expected to last through 6 a.m. Monday,...

Lane restrictions start on parts of West Jefferson Boulevard

Fort Wayne's Public Works Division has announced several upcoming traffic changes this week related to the Leesburg Road Extension Project

Power outage causes traffic jam near Illinois Rd., I-69

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A power outage caused a traffic jam on Fort Wayne’s west side Friday. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) says approximately 400 customers were without electricity and several traffic signals stopped operating in the area of Illinois Rd. and I-69. Crews took approximately two hours to...

Southbound lanes of I-69 reopen after rollover crash in DeKalb County

The cause of the crash and whether there are any injuries are unknown.

Heavy traffic eases while many still without power

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Hundreds were without power, including traffic lights, on Fort Wayne’s west side amid rush hour. As power is slowly but surely restored, the heavy traffic has eased. Around 4 p.m. on Friday, the Indiana Michigan Outage Map showed that over 400 customers were without power from S Thomas Road through […]

Crashes cause backups on I-69 amid heavy rain

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Drivers should be extra careful traveling in the bouts of heavy rain Tuesday, especially on the highway. Multiple crashes were reported along Interstate 69 in the afternoon. The Indiana Department of Transportation’s TrafficWise cameras showed emergency crews at the scene of a collision on I-69 northbound near the 305 mile-marker. […]