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Fort Wayne to Restrict Northbound Parnell Avenue for Sewer Work Starting Tuesday
<p class="" data-start="354" data-end="579">FORT WAYNE, Ind. (April 22, 2025) — Fort Wayne City Utilities has announced that northbound traffic on Parnell Avenue will be restricted beginning Tuesday morning for critical sewer adjustment work near Nettie Avenue.</p>
<p class="" data-start="581" data-end="887">According to City Utilities spokesperson Frank Suárez, the restriction will go into effect at 8:00 a.m. on April 22 and remain in place through late Thursday. The work will take place near the intersection of Parnell Avenue and Nettie Avenue, close to the North Side Park tennis courts.</p>
<p data-start="581" data-end="887"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11809" src="https://budgyapp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fort-Wayne-Parnell-Avenue-road-work-traffic-restriction-April-2025-North-Side-Park.jpg" alt="Fort Wayne Parnell Avenue road work traffic restriction April 2025 North Side Park" width="741" height="361" /></p>
<h2 class="" data-start="889" data-end="917">What Drivers Need to Know</h2>
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<p class="" data-start="921" data-end="992">Affected area: Northbound lane of Parnell Avenue near Nettie Ave.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="995" data-end="1041">Start time: 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 22</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1044" data-end="1101">Estimated duration: Through late Thursday, April 24</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1104" data-end="1150">Purpose: Sewer infrastructure adjustment</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1153" data-end="1228">Traffic management: A crew member will direct vehicles through the area</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1230" data-end="1505">Suárez confirmed that northbound traffic will not be fully closed, but will be limited to one-lane, alternating movement guided by an on-site traffic director. Commuters and park visitors should expect minor delays, especially during peak morning and afternoon hours.</p>
<h2 class="" data-start="1507" data-end="1566">Infrastructure Work Part of Broader Utility Improvements</h2>
<p class="" data-start="1568" data-end="1860">The short-term restriction is part of ongoing utility maintenance efforts in the area. City Utilities has prioritized upgrades to aging sewer systems as part of its 2025 infrastructure initiative. Similar lane closures are expected in other parts of the city throughout spring and summer.</p>