Fort Wayne’s investment in neighborhood infrastructure improvements continues. A project to improve intersection safety led by the City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division received Committee Session approval from City Council recently. Final approval will occur at a future meeting. The pla nned improvement total is $339,862. The Bluffton Road and Winchester Road Intersection Improvement Project improves intersection geometrics by moving the stop bar closer to the intersection as well as expanding the concrete island to improve pedestrian safety and define a dedicated right turn for northbound Bluffton Road. There will also be updates to pedestrian safety by providing ADA-compliant pedestrian signals and ADA curb ramps. What to expect during construction: Expect traffic delays due to the possible closure. Driveways may be inaccessible on the side of the street that is being worked on. Depending on the weather, this can range from 3 weeks or more. Do not drive on newly poured concrete until such time that the contractor has removed restricted access items (caution tape, barricades or barrels) as doing so will weaken the concrete potentially damaging it. It will be the homeowner’s responsibility to repair damage to the drive approach if driven on early. Drive slowly and cautiously through the job site, especially when the contractor is on site working. It will be loud, dirty and dusty. Once the topsoil, grass seed and mulch are applied it will be the homeowner’s responsibility to water the restoration areas to ensure proper, adequate grass growth. More details here: engage.cityoffortwayne.org/bluffton-rd-winchester-rd-intersection-improvements ...read more read less