Completed Phases
Current Phase
Trail Construction
Length
1.6 miles
Project Owner
City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc.
Project Description
Fort Wayne Trails Activities: The most important section of trail in our community’s history will soon be built. A critical 1.6 miles of the Pufferbelly Trail is needed in order to connect our trail system. Currently, there are approximately 85 miles of trails south of Coliseum Boulevard, and approximately 30 miles of trails north of Washington Center Road. Much like the “golden spike” that completed the transcontinental railroad and allowed the country to connect from east to west in the 19th century, our “golden spike section” will create a network of 115 miles of interconnected trails. At its completion, all but 10 miles of our county-wide system will be interconnected. Fort Wayne Trails is fundraising for the local matching dollars needed for this project. The City of Fort Wayne will build this connecting section of trail between Washington Center Road and the Glenbrook Shopping area. The project will include a crossing at Coliseum Boulevard and a sidewalk to Glenbrook Square.
The City of Fort Wayne has received a $2.7 million dollar Next Level Trails grant for this project. Currently working on the right of way and appraisals. Pursuing condemnation with two final parcels, finalizing landscaping, amenities, and trail hub design.
Work started in the summer of 2024. Clearing is complete. The pipework, stone subbase, and trail brought up to subgrade between Coliseum and Washington Center. The contractor will begin work along Washington Center starting 1/2/2025. The contractor plans to begin working along Lima Rd by the end of January 2025.
From April to August 2025, contractor will complete trail excavation, storm utility work, concrete prep work, concrete foundation work and be finished with Washington Center Road. Contractor hopes to begin paving in June. Final completion date is October 2025.