City of Elkhart

Elkhart’s efforts to reduce the number of railroad crossings are taking another step forward. The city broke ground Wednesday on a $51 million overpass at Hively Avenue, near South Main Street.

A vote on Nappanee Street pedestrian bridge repairs was delayed after Elkhart missed a new state notice requirement for additional spending requests.

A busy travel route near downtown Elkhart is getting a lot more colorful. New murals are being installed in the northern approach to the Benham Avenue underpass.

A new overpass at Sunnyside Ave. opened Monday in Elkhart, eliminating a railroad crossing delay. City officials say work on the Hively Ave. overpass will continue this year.

The city of Elkhart is finalizing its grant application for the cleanup of the old Roundhouse site. The city plans to apply for $4 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Elkhart reopens the Benham Avenue underpass with new traffic flow, stormwater upgrades and a pedestrian path connecting the Tolson Center to downtown.

Saturday, December 6th - Main Street, Downtown Elkhart

Elkhart’s Woodlawn Nature Center celebrates 60 years Saturday with family activities and guided hikes as city leaders seek input on its future.

Elkhart plans to clean up the old Roundhouse site and is asking neighbors what should come next for the long-vacant property west of downtown.

Elkhart unveiled its proposed 2026 budget this week while city leaders say a state law change will shrink local revenue and force difficult choices in coming years.