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Work to Close Portion of Lake Avenue This Week
<p>Drivers in Fort Wayne should prepare for a temporary road closure as a section of Lake Avenue will be shut down for construction starting Tuesday. The affected area runs between North Anthony Boulevard and Kensington Avenue and is expected to remain closed through Friday.</p>
<h2>Detour Routes in Place</h2>
<p>City officials have provided detour routes to help drivers navigate around the closure:</p>
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<li>Westbound traffic should take Randallia Drive north, head west on East State Boulevard, and then go south on North Anthony Boulevard.</li>
<li>Eastbound traffic should drive north on North Anthony Boulevard, go east on East State Boulevard, and head south on Randallia Drive.</li>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10426" src="https://budgyapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lake-Avenue-Fort-Wayne-Roadwork.jpg" alt="Lake Avenue Fort Wayne Roadwork" width="706" height="410" /></p>
<h2>Expected Impact on Commuters</h2>
<p>With Lake Avenue being a key thoroughfare, the closure may lead to increased congestion on alternate routes. Morning and evening rush hours are likely to see heavier traffic in surrounding areas. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.</p>
<h2>Purpose of the Closure</h2>
<p>The city has not specified the exact nature of the work but has indicated that it is necessary to maintain infrastructure quality. Similar projects in the past have included road resurfacing, utility repairs, and drainage improvements.</p>
<h2>Stay Updated</h2>
<p>Residents can stay informed about any changes to the closure schedule through the city’s official website or traffic updates from local news sources.</p>