Project Description

The Harvester Community Phase III Reconstruction project enhances Edsall Avenue, starting from Pontiac Street to approximately 75 feet south of the centerline of Reynolds Street in asphalt. The new road will be 24 feet wide from the back of curb to the back of curb between Pontiac Street and New Haven Avenue. The road will also be 27 feet wide from back of curb to back of curb from New Haven Avenue to 75 feet south of the centerline of Reynolds Street.

Before Construction

Before Construction
  • Curb on both sides of the road.
  • Sidewalk on both sides of the road.
  • Storm water infrastructure improvement to help drainage.
  • Update the existing streetlights to meet the current City of Fort Wayne standards.
  • Expect a block or two of Edsall Avenue to be completely closed off for a several weeks at a time. May require parking on nearby cross streets while construction on your block is in progress.
  • Drive slowly and cautiously through the job site where the roads are open and accessible – especially when the contractor is on site working.
  • It will be dusty and dirty.
  • Do not move barricades. The contractor will move them once the road is open to traffic. Moving barricades or barrels and/or disturbing cordoned-off areas is cause for fine(s) per City Ordinance 99.007.

  • PAY ATTENTION

    AVOID DISTRACTIONS!

    Be aware of all signage and reduced speeds. Avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating/drinking, and radio.

  • BARRICADES

    DO NOT MOVE BARRICADES!

    The contractor will move them once pavement passes testing and can withstand vehicle weights.

  • WORKER SAFETY

    BE PREPARED TO STOP!

    Slow down and give workers extra room. Drive cautiously through the jobsite especially If workers are on site.