(2-5 years): Figuring out whether there are enough cash resources, partners, and public desire for a proposed stretch of trail. How much does it cost? Each mile of trail averages between $800,000-$1.2 million.
(3-6 months): Let’s take a serious look at this proposed section, and determine whether there will be any obstacles. Is there a wetland, or a creek? Which side of the road will have the greatest benefit, and least impact? What is the grade? Are there resources like mature trees we’d like to work around? The partners in the project visit the site several times with engineering experts, to determine how best to create the new trail.
(6-12 months): Once the Pre-engineering decisions are made, experienced engineers will survey and create the construction plans or “blueprints” for the actual project, taking into consideration all of the questions addressed above.
(3-6 months): Projects that are being completed by municipalities and/or using public resources from local, state, and federal sources must follow statutes regarding open bidding for these projects.
(1-2 years): With a final plan and the funds in place, the partners can approach property owners to acquire the needed permission to proceed with the project. This includes the purchasing of right-of-way or donation by property owner, the granting of easements, and so forth.
(6-9 months): The construction phase includes relocating utilities as needed and installing the trail. Building a trail requires the same preliminary work as building a road.
(3-6 months): Once the trail construction is completed, the entire project gets a face lift, with fresh grass seedings, landscaping and trees as called for in the specific project, benches, signage, etc.
CARROLL ROAD TRAIL – FAIRGROUNDS TO LIMA ROAD
CARROLL ROAD TRAIL – BETHEL ROAD TO MILLSTONE DRIVE
CARROLL ROAD TRAIL – LIMA ROAD TO SHEARWATER RUN
FRANKE PARK ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS
LINCOLN HIGHWAY TRAIL – GREEN ROAD TO MINNICH ROAD
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne Community Development
Description: Streetscape project that includes upgrading pedestrian facilities, ADA improvements, and new lighting. Trail will be on the west side and sidewalk on the east side. Project has been bid and awarded.
The pre-construction meeting was held in early May. Road closure will go into effect May 19th. This project has a completion date of August 30th, 2025.
This project is complete.
Updated: November 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Allen County
Description: The Allen County Highway Department is building a 10′ wide multi-purpose trail along Bass Road as part of the road-widening project in several phases between 2017 and 2023. This trail will be constructed along the north side of the road between Clifty Parkway and Thomas Road. This phase of the project was bid in March of 2021. From just west of Thomas to Clifty Parkway was completed in September and is open.
Updated: November 2022
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Allen County
Description: The Allen County Highway Department is building a 10′ wide multi-purpose trail along Bass Road as part of the road-widening project in several phases between 2017 and 2023. This trail will be constructed along the north side of the road between Hadley Road and Clifty Parkway. This phase of the project is scheduled to be completed in 2019. This project is complete
Updated: December 2021
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Allen County
Description: The Allen County Highway Department is building a 10′ wide multi-purpose trail along Bass Road as part of the road-widening project in several phases between 2020 and 2026. This trail will be constructed along the south side of the road between Scott Road and Hadley Road. ROW appraisals are complete. The project was bid in March 2023. Hadley to Wescott is under construction with an anticipated completion date of mid 2024. The section from Wescot Ridge to Scott Rd construction will begin in 2024 with an estimated completion date of 2025. The bridge over the Durnell Ditch is under construction as of March 2023 and has a completion date of 5/31/2024. Working on the roundabout at Bass Rd and Scott Rd. Clearing right of way and moving utilities.
The project has started again and the substantial completion date has been moved to the end of 2025 from 2026.
A ribbon cutting was held late October 2025.
Updated: November 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Allen County
Description: The Allen County Highway Department is building a 10′ wide multi-purpose trail along Bass Road as part of the road-widening project in several phases between 2020 and 2026. Construction has started on this section of trail from Hillegas Rd to N Thomas Rd. This section of trail was completed in November 2021.
Updated: December 2021
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne Parks Department & DNR
Description: 8ft wide asphalt trail from the newly constructed Bass Rd Trail heading north into the park. The trail will provide park benches in several locations with scenic overlooks. The trail will run parallel to the Flaugh Ditch for a distance, providing views of the stream. At the north end of the trail there will a loop as a turn around with a picnic area and open-air pavilion. The trail will connect to the existing splash pad, pavilion, playground, and stone trail.
This trail has been completed and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on 7/10/23.
Updated: February 2024
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Huntertown
Description: 8ft trail on both sides of Carroll Rd from the existing trail on Bethel Rd to Millstone Dr. The trail on the north side of Carroll Rd will also connect to the fairgrounds. INDOT has awarded the project to E&B Paving. Pre-construction meeting has been held. The road expansion is slated for substantial completion in the fall of 2024 with the trail and pedestrian facilities in the spring of 2025.
Project Complete
Updated: July 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Huntertown
Description: 8ft trail on the north side of Carroll Rd and sidewalk on the south side.
The trail will connect to the existing trail on Carroll Rd and to the Pufferbelly Trail once an additional road construction project is completed including a round-a-bout at Carroll Rd and Shearwater Run.
The trail is complete.
Updated: July 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Leo-Cedarville, Allen County, and Fort Wayne Trails Inc
Description: A 10′ wide trail on the east side of Amstutz Rd. will extend from Trading Post Rd. to Hosler Rd. This connects to the Leo Schools’ campuses. The northern section of this trail is a federally-funded project along with the widening of Amstutz Rd.
Updated: July 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Leo-Cedarville, NewAllen Alliance, Fort Wayne Trails Inc
Description: A 10′ wide trail on the south side of Hosler Rd, will cross to the north side at St Rd. 1 to Grabill Bridge. A separate bridge upgrade will include a cantilevered trail addition on the north side of Grabill Bridge. This is part of the NewAllen Alliance Stellar Portfolio from 2019-2023. The preliminary design is complete and property acquisition is complete. The project was bid in November 2024 and the Allen County Commissioners approved an ARPA grant for 1.125 Million with a successful County Council vote.
The Bridge is currently under construction and the trail from Amstutz to IN-1 is complete.
Updated: November 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Grabill, NewAllen Alliance, Fort Wayne Trails Inc, Allen County
Fort Wayne Trails Activities: Fort Wayne Trails is partnering with Grabill and the NewAllen Alliance. A 10′ wide trail on the north side of Grabill Rd. will be built from the western town limits to Henry St. This is a part of the NewAllen Alliance Stellar Portfolio from 2019-2023. DLZ has completed the feasibility study. This trail will connect to the existing trail on Grabill Rd and connections to the Riverside Gardens.
Allen County Commissioners approved an ARPA grant for $1.125M. With funding secured the project will be bid in December of 2024.
All paving is complete with some restoration to follow.
A ribbon cutting is being held in November 2025.
Updated: November 2025
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Current Phase: Restoration
Project Owner: Grabill, NewAllen Alliance, Fort Wayne Trails Inc
Description: Due to a NIPSCO substation trail users will be routed north on Henry St, east on North St and then north on Main St. There will be 6′-8′ sidewalks on Henry and North St with sharrows on the road for cyclists. There will be 5′ sidewalks and sharrows along Main St. to Grabill Park where the trail resumes to the Leo-Grabill Sports Complex. Sharrows will also continue along Main St. This is a complimentary project in the NewAllen Alliance Stellar Projects from 2019-2023.
The NIPSCO right of way will be used once they move the station and finish the transfer of property.
Paving is complete with restoration to follow.
A ribbon cutting is being held in November 2025
Updated: November 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Leo-Cedarville & FWT
Description: 10′ wide trail on the east side of Hosler Road from Halter to State Route 1. At SR1 the trail crosses to the north side and connects with the recently completed streetscape project. The majority of the asphalt is complete and concrete work on driveways continues with restoration work planned for spring 2025. The pedestrian bridge is slated for November 2024. Paving is complete.
Updated: September 2025
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Current Phase: Restoration
Project Owner: Allen County, Fort Wayne Trails Inc, NewAllen Alliance, Allen Co. Parks
Description: Starting at the Metea Park North Trailhead on Hursh Road, this 10′ trail will continue on the south side from the trailhead to the AEP corridor, make a mid-block crossing and continue on the north side east to Halter Rd. where it will meet with portions of the trail being built by Leo-Cedarville. This is a complementary project with the NewAllen Alliance Stellar Portfolio from 2019-2023.
All paving is complete, some restoration and painting to follow.
A ribbon cutting is being held November 2025
Updated: November 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails Inc.
Fort Wayne Trails Activities: Fort Wayne Trails has donated $150,000 for Right-of-Way purchasing for this section of trail that will connect neighborhoods in Aboite Township west of Interstate 69, to destinations like Covington Plaza and Time Corners. This will be an 8′ or 10′ trail on the north side of the road, along with two crossings over the Durnell Drain and Flaugh Ditch. We will also be working with companies and individuals to create a trail hub rest area and gathering spot along the route.
The trail has been paved. The pedestrian bridge will be delivered on 11/20/24 with final connection paving to follow.
Updated: November 2025
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THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETE
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne Public Works and DNR
Description: The City received a Recreational Trails Program grant for this .5-mile asphalt trail on the former Grand Rapids – Indiana railroad corridor. The project received NEPA approval from INDOT and received Rule 5 permit. The project has been bid and construction started in May 2022. The trail is 98% complete and the project is awaiting benches and trash cans to be delivered.
Updated: August 2022
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
Description: A new entrance off Goshen Road is planned for Franke Park. A trail will be constructed alongside the road. The project includes road, a bridge, a 400-person pavilion, and trail. Construction has begun on this project.
For more information about Franke Park, please visit the Franke Park Master Plan here> Franke Park Master Plan
Ribbon cutting for this project was held on 11/8/2024.
Updated: November 2024
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne Public Works
Description: This extension and final piece of the southern sections of the Hanna Street Trail will be an 8′ concrete trail on the west side. It will complete the Hanna Street Trail from E Wallace St to Tillman Park.
This project is complete.
Updated: November 2025
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THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETE
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne Community Development partnering with Public Works
Description: Ten-foot wide asphalt trail on the north side of the street. Construction is complete from Randallia to Coliseum Blvd.
Updated: November 2022
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of New Haven
Description: The City of New Haven will complete a road project on Landin Road, turning the four-lane road into a two-lane road with 8′ trails on each side, extending from Powers Ave. to North River Road. Construction is planned in two phases in 2021 and 2022. Phase 1 is Powers to north of the railroad tracks and will be finished by the end of October 2021. Phase 2 is north of the railroad track to North River Rd and will be constructed immediately following Phase 1. Phase 2 has been approved by INDOT and has been awarded.
This Project is complete.
Updated: February 2024
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne Public Works, Redevelopment Commission
Description: The City of Fort Wayne has a TIF (tax) district that will fund this project during the next few years. The trail will connect the existing trail on Liberty Mills Road, crossing to the north side at Middle Grove and continuing east to Falls Drive and the Village of Coventry Shopping area. Pre-construction meeting has been held. Utilities continue relocations. Construction is 95% complete. A ribbon cutting will be held in late August.
Updated: September 2024
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: New Haven
Description: Eight – ten foot wide asphalt trail on the south side of Lincoln Highway from Green Rd. to Minnich Rd. All but one parcel are city owned. The project is designed and has been bid and awarded. Construction will begin in the spring of 2025 with completion by the end of 2025.
This trail project is complete and a ribbon cutting was held in July.
Updated: November 2025
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne Public Works, INDOT
Description: Ludwig Road will be realigned from Coldwater to Ludwig Circle East. A trail will be included as part of the project. The project also includes a roundabout at Brotherhood Mutual. Pre-construction meeting was held in late January 2022. This project is complete.
Updated: February 2023
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: New Haven/Adams Township Parks and Recreation
Description: 10ft trail providing access between the New Haven Community Center and the Kady Gene Senior Housing complex. The trail will go north on Brookwood Dr. and then west on Brookdale Dr. to connect to the existing paths of the community center. The design is complete. The project was bid in May 2021. Construction should start in the early fall with completion by December 2022. Construction is complete
Updated: February 2023
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Monroeville, NIRCC
Description: This trail will start at the trailhead within the former Conversation Club property, head east through the woods and across Flat Rock Creek onto town-owned property behind CME then north to Monroeville Road. Moving forward in the INDOT process. This project was bid and the bid was approved by INDOT and Monroeville. Construction is complete.
Updated: February 2024
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Allen County Parks and Fort Wayne Trails Inc
Fort Wayne Trails Activities: Allen County Parks is working with Fort Wayne Trails to create a new trailhead of Payton County Park with a 1/2 mile loop from the trailhead to the Pufferbelly Trail. Construction and paving of the park loop is complete and Allen County Highway has resurfaced Dunton Road. Construction of a trail hub and additional park improvements will follow.
Updated: February 2024
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Allen County, Allen County Parks, Huntertown, Fort Wayne Trails Inc.
Fort Wayne Trails Activities: Fort Wayne Trails is acting as a partner and project coordinator for Allen County trail projects, and has successfully advocated for county funding during 2018-2019. A 12′ wide trail on the old railroad corridor will connect Life Bridge Trailhead to Fitch Rd as part of The Poka-Bache Connector trail. Fort Wayne Trails is also partnering with the Allen County Parks Department to build a trail spur to the parking area of Payton County Park, and a trail hub rest area and gathering spot along this section of trail. Allen County Parks recently received DNR funds to build the 8′ spur into the center of the park and has hired contractors to complete the final design. The Governor has provided $3.3 million dollars for the construction of this project.
Design and Engineering is completed for the entire 4.3-mile stretch of trail. The trail will also include a new trailhead just north of Shoaff Rd and a turn-around loop and rest area at Fitch Rd.
Updated: November 2024
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne
Description: Walk Fort Wayne Project funded with TIF. 10′ wide asphalt trail that will run along the south side of St. Joe Center Road from the existing trail at Meijer Dr. to the sidewalk at Chiswell Run (entrance to Arlington Park). The trail will also extend south along the west side of Wheelock Road from St. Joe Center Road to south of Jefferson Middle School, where it will end at the existing pedestrian road crossing at Mill Ridge Run. Construction is was completed in late 2020.
Updated: January 2020
Completed Phases:
This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne
Description: Road Widening and straightening project that will include a sidewalk, trail and the Pufferbelly Trail Bridge. 8′-10′ wide trail will run from the Pufferbelly Trail to the Rivergreenway on the south side of State. Trail is currently open from Clinton St. to Spy Run Ave. and the Rivergreenway. Phase 2, from Cass St. to Clinton St. will be constructed in 2019 and 2020. Construction has begun. Contractors will work on new retaining walls and the pedestrian bridge for the Pufferbelly Trail through summer, 2020. Trail along State Boulevard will follow, during the summer of 2020. This project was completed in the Fall of 2020.
Updated: January 2021
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This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne, Redevelopment Commission
Description: Trail and sidewalk project funded with TIF. This project will connect neighborhoods with the existing bike and pedestrian infrastructure on Lima Road and Washington Center Rd.
This project is divided into four phases: Phase 1, sidewalk from North Oaks Mobile Home Park to the Grand Rapids-Indiana Railroad Corridor, is complete. Phase 1B, sidewalk from the railroad corridor to Lima Road, will be constructed in 2020. Phase 1C, a 10′ trail along the railroad corridor from Washington Center Road to Ludwig Road has just gone to bid, and will be constructed in 2019. Phase 1D includes trail along the south side of Ludwig Road from the railroad corridor to Lima Road, and will be constructed in 2021.
The Trail is complete from Washington Center to Ludwig Rd..
Secured DNR permit. Meijer is ready to sign easement. Consultant needs to secure ROW permit from INDOT for Lima Rd/ SR 3, then the project can be bid.
The project has been awarded to API. Preconstruction meeting has been held. Substantial completion is planned for 11/20/23 with final completion 5/18/24.
This project is complete
Updated: July 2024
Completed Phases:
This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: City of Fort Wayne Public Works and Redevelopment
Description: 8ft – 10ft wide asphalt trail on the west side of Wheelock Rd extending from the trail completed in 2020 to the existing trail at Stellhorn Rd and Wheelock Rd.
Construction has begun. The pedestrian bridge was set in late June. Most of the trail is cut, and some of the stone sub base has been placed.
Paving is complete with restoration to be finalized.
Updated: November 2025
Completed Phases:
This Project Is Complete
Project Owner: Woodburn/ NIRCC
Description: 10 ft. trail on the north side of Woodburn Road from Becker Road west 1,380 feet to a mid-block crossing. The trail will replace an existing sidewalk that has a low ADA rating. The project was rebid and the bid was accepted by INDOT and Woodburn. Construction started in November 2022 and continued through December, it will resume in March 2023.
This project is complete.
Updated: February 2024