ST1001, bike/pedestrian facilities, spring ST , mulberry ST, and washington ST., wells county, R-45905

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant of $240,000 to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on July 24, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to develop bike and pedestrian facilities on State Road 1001 in Wells County within the Fort Wayne District. The project encompasses improvements to Spring Street, Mulberry Street, and Washington Street, with an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2031. This project aligns with the FHWA's support for multimodal transportation network development and pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

INDOT has sub-awarded preliminary engineering services to the City of Bluffton through two sub-awards dated July 24, 2025, and September 8, 2025. These preliminary engineering activities will support the planning and design phases necessary to advance the bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements on the designated roadways. The multi-year implementation timeline reflects the comprehensive scope of planning, design, environmental review, and construction activities required to deliver safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle facilities in Wells County.

Project description

R-45905 - DES 2401519 bike/pedestrian facilities on ST1001 in wells county fort wayne district