BUFFALO, N.Y. — Local, state, and federal officials were in South Buffalo to talk about more improvements happening to Abbott Road.
An $11.2 million project will refurbish Abbott Road from Meridan to Dorrence Avenue. Some of those improvements include a new road, sidewalks, lighting and street amenities.
Every day about 10,000 vehicles drive through that area, and U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins said Wednesday that the improvements are needed to attract more people to the area.
"This is an investment in jobs, an investment that will attract private sector investment, and it will greatly enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood in South Buffalo here, and thus the City of Buffalo," Higgins said.
The first phase of the project cost just under $4 million and was completed back in November of 2021. The second phase will cost about $7 million.