Allen County approves fiber project amendments, multiple bridge load posting changes

Mar 12, 2026

Commissioners approved amendments to the buried fiber optic Road Use Maintenance Agreement to add Richland Township and extend the route, and approved removing or posting load limits on several local bridges; votes were unanimous.

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The board approved two amendments to Resolution #332-25 (Res. #332-25A and #332-25B) to update township names to Richland Township and to extend the buried fiber optic installation route, including a tie-in at Thayer Road and Lincoln Highway. Commissioners said the amendments allow the county engineer to administer the project to protect county infrastructure in the right-of-way.

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