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The bridge will now be closed beginning on Monday, Nov. 8.

Downtown Abbeville Bridge closure rescheduled to begin Nov. 8

Tue, 11/02/2021 - 4:27pm

Drivers who frequently utilize the downtown bridge in Abbeville will have a few more days of unencumbered travel.
Originally scheduled for Nov. 1, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the closure has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 8.
The Old Abbeville Bridge in will be closed p.m. beginning Nov. 8 through Sunday, December 12, weather permitting. This closure will take place daily from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

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Getting ready to speak were (left to right) Anita Levy, Judge Laurie Hulin and Jennifer Adcock.

Women speak at Women’s Leadership Luncheon

Tue, 11/02/2021 - 10:47am

The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce hosted the second annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon that took place on Friday.
The sold-out event took place at the LSU Ag Center and highlighted this year’s theme, “Energize. Ignite. Celebrate. We’re Better Together,” intending to energize attendees, ignite their desire for growth, leadership and involvement and to celebrate those that lead in their respective roles in the community.

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Town Hall meeting in Abbeville will focus on LDRC program

Tue, 11/02/2021 - 10:43am

An Abbeville town hall meeting is being held this Wednesday to discuss goals and ideas gathered from the community survey conducted this summer.
The city of Abbeville is participating in the Louisiana Development Ready Communities Program (LDRC Program), which is designed to enhance community competitiveness by focusing on economic development capacity and readiness at local levels.

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The downtown bridge will close on Monday morning.

Abbeville: Downtown bridge closing Monday morning

Sun, 10/31/2021 - 12:45am

For those who travel across the downtown bridge in Abbeville, it will be closing, starting Monday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has two digital signs on each side of the bridge informing drivers about the closer.
Expect the bridge to be closed to traffic for at least six to seven weeks, Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza said.
The Mayor said DOTD will be changing the fenders (wooden pilings) under the bridge.

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