Anthony & Pettit Water Main Replacement

Construction Inspection for Fort Wayne City Utilities

Infrastructure projects often take place below ground, making their impact difficult to see once construction is complete. The Anthony and Pettit Water Main Replacement project is one of those investments that will provide long-term benefits to Fort Wayne residents and businesses for years to come.

The project includes the installation of more than 13,000 feet of new water main through established neighborhoods and commercial areas on Fort Wayne’s south side. Construction has progressed along Anthony Boulevard, Pettit Avenue, Paulding Road, and surrounding streets, requiring careful coordination with residents, businesses, traffic operations, and existing utilities.

Over the course of construction, the project has moved through every season. Crews worked through summer heat, fall conditions, winter weather, and into the final stages of restoration as new infrastructure was installed beneath some of the city’s busiest neighborhood corridors.

While lane restrictions, sidewalk closures, and temporary disruptions can be challenging, these improvements help strengthen the reliability of Fort Wayne’s water system and support future growth throughout the community.

A&Z Engineering has provided construction inspection services throughout the project on behalf of Fort Wayne City Utilities. Inspectors have worked alongside contractor S&S Directional Boring Ltd. to monitor construction activities, document progress, coordinate testing, verify material installation, and help maintain communication throughout the project.

Many of the most important infrastructure improvements are the ones that remain unseen after construction is complete. Once restoration is finished and traffic patterns return to normal, the new water system will continue serving residents, businesses, and the surrounding community for decades to come.

As the Anthony and Pettit Water Main Replacement project nears completion, A&Z is proud to have supported another important investment in Fort Wayne’s underground infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Anthony and Pettit Water Main Replacement project important?

This project replaces aging water infrastructure with new water mains that will improve reliability, reduce maintenance needs, and help support residents and businesses throughout the area for years to come. While most of the work takes place underground, these improvements help ensure dependable water service and strengthen Fort Wayne’s infrastructure system.

Why did the project take so long?

Large underground utility projects often require construction to occur in phases to maintain traffic, provide access to homes and businesses, and avoid conflicts with existing utilities. The Anthony and Pettit Water Main Replacement project included directional drilling, utility coordination, testing, service transfers, traffic control, and final restoration work that extended across multiple seasons.