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Graphic announcing that the City of Abbeville has been awarded $15,000 for downtown pedestrian safety through the AARP Community Challenge Grant. The graphic features a solar-powered pedestrian crossing beacon sign and includes the text “$15,000 for Downtown Pedestrian Safety,” “AARP Community Challenge Grant,” and “Enhancing safety at key downtown crossings.” The AARP logo and City of Abbeville seal appear at the bottom of the graphic.

City of Abbeville Awarded 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant

The City of Abbeville has been selected as one of only 750 recipients nationwide to receive a 2026 AARP Community
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A transportation safety project aimed at improving access and safety along North Lyman Street is moving forward through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's (LADOTD) Safe Routes to Public Places Program. North Lyman Street serves as an important connection between residential neighborhoods, J.H. Williams Middle School, and South Louisiana Community College. Because of its role as a key route for students, residents, and motorists, the corridor was identified for safety improvements designed to enhance accessibility, connectivity, and overall roadway safety. The City of Abbeville originally submitted its application for the project in November 2023. Following a competitive statewide review process, the project was selected to move forward and has now entered the engineering and design phase. As part of the project, LADOTD will be responsible for overseeing the engineering and design process. During this phase, the department will evaluate and refine proposed improvements, including a shared-use path, enhanced pedestrian crossings, accessibility upgrades, drainage improvements, and other corridor safety enhancements. While residents often see the construction phase as the beginning of a project, transportation improvements of this scale involve several years of planning and development before work begins in the field. Projects typically move through engineering, environmental review, utility coordination, right-of-way evaluation, and final design before advancing to construction. The North Lyman project is intended to improve safety and accessibility along a corridor that provides access to schools, neighborhoods, and other community destinations. Proposed improvements currently being evaluated include: • A 10-foot shared-use path along the east side of North Lyman Street • Enhanced pedestrian crossings at side streets with stop-controlled intersections • Accessibility improvements for pedestrians and cyclists • Subsurface drainage improvements and related corridor enhancements • Additional roadway safety improvements identified during the design process The Safe Routes to Public Places Program focuses on reducing crashes and improving access to schools, colleges, parks, libraries, hospitals, government buildings, and other public destinations. These projects are designed to create safer routes for all roadway users while strengthening connections throughout the community. As engineering progresses, project details, timelines, and final design elements will continue to be refined by LADOTD. The City of Abbeville will continue to provide updates and share information with residents as additional project milestones are reached.

Safety Improvements Planned for North Lyman Corridor

A transportation safety project aimed at improving access and safety along North Lyman Street is advancing through the Louisiana Department
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Graphic titled "Investing in Our City Streets" featuring a map of Abbeville with highlighted project locations. A yellow and black "Project Update" banner appears across the bottom. The update states that utility and drainage inspections have been completed on Old Kaplan Highway and Washington Street. The City of Abbeville seal is displayed in the lower right corner. The graphic serves as an update on the City's road improvement program and ongoing infrastructure planning efforts.

Update on Road Improvements Planned Across Abbeville

The City of Abbeville continues to move forward with planned roadway improvements. Recent sewer and stormwater camera inspections on Old
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Graphic showing a roadway in Abbeville with text reading “Project Update: Moving Forward” for the Ramsie Baumgardner Street Lighting Upgrade. The graphic announces that the contract has been awarded to Preferred Electric, Inc., moving the project forward. It notes the project is funded through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. The City of Abbeville seal appears in the bottom corner.

Project Update: Ramsie Baumgardner Street Lighting Upgrade Advances

The City of Abbeville is proud to announce the Ramsie Baumgardner Street Lighting Upgrade, a significant infrastructure project that will
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Graphic showing Broadmoor Boulevard where new sidewalks will be added through a $1.1 million TAP grant project connecting Broadmoor, Rodeo, and Alonzo.

City of Abbeville Awarded $1.1 Million Through Louisiana Transportation Alternatives Program for Sidewalk Improvements

The City of Abbeville has been awarded $1,108,222.76 through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s (LaDOTD) Transportation Alternatives Program
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Graphic announcing a $4.5 million federal investment in Abbeville’s electric system for substation upgrades and infrastructure improvements, with funding secured through U.S. Senator John Kennedy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

$4.5 Million Secured for Electrical Infrastructure Improvements

The City of Abbeville has secured $4.5 million in federal funding through the office of U.S. Senator John Kennedy to
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Ensuring Safe, Reliable Water for Years to Come, A Continued Focus on Infrastructure and Resilience

Great news, Abbeville! At our recent city council meeting, Mayor White announced a major upgrade to our water plant –
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