QuikTrip Plan Advances, Armed Response on Baer Road, I-69 Crashes Snarl Traffic

QuikTrip Proposal Moves Forward

Plans for a new QuikTrip near Coldwater Road cleared a key step this week as the Fort Wayne Plan Commission voted to recommend City Council approval.

The proposal includes a convenience store and gas station at a busy north side corridor that has seen steady commercial growth. Supporters say the project would add jobs and expand fuel and food options in the area. The measure now heads to City Council for final consideration.

Police Respond to Armed Subject on Baer Road

Fort Wayne police responded to an armed subject call on Baer Road, prompting a significant law enforcement presence.

Officers secured the area while working to safely resolve the situation. Details about injuries or arrests have not been widely released, but officials indicated the response was handled without ongoing threat to the public. Residents in the area reported temporary road restrictions as police worked the scene.

Multiple Crashes Back Up I-69

Drivers on the city’s northwest side faced delays after multiple crashes along Interstate 69 near the Goshen Road exit.

Two lanes were shut down for a time as emergency crews cleared damaged vehicles. Traffic backed up during the afternoon commute, with congestion stretching beyond the immediate crash site. Motorists were urged to seek alternate routes while crews worked to reopen lanes.

Community Input Sought on Housing Plan

City officials are also asking residents to weigh in on Fort Wayne’s 2026–2030 housing and community development plan.

The federally required consolidated plan will guide how funding is spent on housing, neighborhood improvements and support services over the next five years. Public feedback will help shape priorities before the proposal is finalized.

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