Fort Wayne river levels to drop as city crews open Hosey Dam gate for inspections

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne’s river levels are expected to drop this week.

According to city officials, the adjustment comes as Public Works and City Utilities crews open the Hosey Dam gate on Monday to begin inspections on bridge piers and stormwater outfalls.

The inspections are expected to last approximately seven ot eight weeks.

Once the inspections are complete, city officials say crews will close the Hosey Dam gate, and river levels will return to normal.

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