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

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

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Case Location

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Narrative

Fort Wayne, Indiana, I-469 Beltway

Attachments

Economic Impact of Freeway Bypass Routes in Medium Size Cities