Abraham announces $194,000 for Winnsboro airport

WASHINGTON - Congressman Ralph Abraham, M.D., R-Alto, announced today that the Winnsboro airport will receive more than $194,000 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for airport enhancements.

“Local airports are important to the economy of rural towns like Winnsboro. This money will improve the airport and help ensure that it remains open for business. I am proud that these federal dollars are being invested in Louisiana’s 5th District, and I appreciate the Department of Transportation for sending them our way,” Dr. Abraham said.

The project will include three phases, the first of which will be removing trees to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards.

The next phase will rehabilitate 1,200 feet of the airport’s existing access road to preserve access to the airport.

The final phase consists of additional construction at the airport.
 

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