Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been awarded a $15.66 million federal grant to support the Ewing Street Bridge and Road Project. The funding, which covers about 90% of the project’s cost, will focus on four blocks of Ewing Street between Main Street and Jefferson Boulevard, including upgrades to the bridge over the St. Marys River.
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The project aims to extend the life of the bridge by an estimated 50 years and add safety improvements, including smart video detection technology at intersections with Jefferson and Washington boulevards. Additionally, the project will include multi-use paths for pedestrians and cyclists, along with technology to collect data during construction.
The Ewing Street Bridge currently carries about 14,300 vehicles each day and provides a key connection into downtown Fort Wayne. Design work is expected to begin in 2027, with construction not expected to start before 2030. The project is projected to be completed by 2033 or 2034.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
