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Council committee backs $9.1 million Illinois Road trail and road contract

Fort Wayne Common Council · October 21, 2025
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City staff told the committee the Illinois Road project will add a nearly 2-mile trail, roadway resurfacing and safety features; funding includes a $1 million DNR grant, $6.2 million from the Redevelopment Commission TIF and private donations. Committee recommended passage unanimously.

The Fort Wayne Common Council committee on Tuesday recommended passage of an ordinance approving a $9,097,944.04 construction contract with Bunn Excavating Inc. to build the Illinois Road Trail and make road improvements.

City Engineer Patrick Zaharico told the committee the project will add a nearly 2-mile off‑road trail, redo pavement, add curbs and crosswalks and widen sections of Illinois Road to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.…

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