Project: Fort Wayne, Indiana, I-469 Beltway
Summary
The intent of the I-469 Bypass was to divert pass-through traffic from I-69 and downtown Fort Wayne to relieve traffic congestion.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Beltway (within Metro Area)
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
20,352
Length (mi)
30.00
Economic Distress
0.87
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
527
Population Growth Rate (%)
0.7%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
0.5%
Market Size
196,769
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
19.3333
Topography
2
Geography
Region
Great Lakes / Plains
State
IN
County
Allen
City
Fort Wayne
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
Highway
Timing
Initial Study Date
1987
Post Construction Study Date
2000
Construction Start Date
1988
Construction End Date
1995
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
1995
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$207,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$540,110,100
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
Fort Wayne, Indiana, I-469 Beltway
Attachments
Economic Impact of Freeway Bypass Routes in Medium Size Cities