After a private donation kickstarted the funding process for the Pufferbelly walking bridge that will go over Coliseum Boulevard, the Fort Wayne Department of Public Works announced it wants the public to see the concept for that bridge.
The city hosting an open house Aug. 7 from 6:45 to 7:30 at Roller Dome North on Coliseum Boulevard at Lima Road.
About two weeks ago, local businessman Jim Vann gave $5 million to the city to help build the new bridge.
The city said it hopes a federal grant will pay for the remaining construction costs, and hope construction can begin in 2026.
