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Public Meeting - Comprehensive Plan & Parks System Master Plan

A public meeting for the Comprehensive Plan & Parks System Master Plan will be held today, November 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library. 

We hope you can join us this evening to discuss proposed ideas for Abilene's future, inc...

KDOT CCLIP Construction Begins for Storm Drainage Infrastructure

Construction on the storm drainage infrastructure is anticipated to begin the week of November 27, 2023, between SW 6th and the Union Pacific Railroad, weather permitting.  

A timeline for construction to the roadway will be released soon. &nb...

14th Street Road Closure - Cedar to Buckeye

Phase 1.5 will begin November 27, 2023, and will close 14th Street from Cedar to Buckeye. The north and east sides of the 14th Street and Cedar intersection will be closed, as shown in the image below. This section is anticipated to be closed through earl...

SLOW DOWN! 14th Street 20-mph Work Zone.

The 14th Street Reconstruction work zone extends from Buckeye to Vine and will observe a 20-mph speed limit during all phases. 

Thank you for slowing down and being watchful for work crews, fellow drivers, and pedestrians! 

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Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Survey Initiative

The City of Abilene’s Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) survey initiative has been in effect since earlier this year when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced changes to drinking water regulations requiring water suppliers to iden...

Christmas Tree Lane

Dear Property Owners/Occupants,

The City of Abilene’s Public Works Department will begin installing Cedar Trees for Christmas Tree Lane on Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street on Thursday, November 16, 2023. As in previous years, they will be placed ...

WSU Sports Complex Feasibility Study Results

Wichita State University will present results of the Sports Complex Feasibility Study at the City Commission meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023.

The City Commission meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library located at 209 NW 4th Street.

Ci...

Abilene Launches New Digital Community Engagement Site

The City of Abilene, through partnership with ZenCity, has launched a new digital community engagement platform to inform and engage residents about upcoming projects, plans and initiatives. Through Zencity, the City will create engagement pages for local...

Service Lines Warranties of America information

Many residents are not aware that buried water or sewer lines on their property are their responsibility. A broken or blocked water or sewer line can cost thousands of dollars to repair or replace, and many times residents are not prepared for this unexpe...

Abilene awarded $1,000,000 for 14th Street Improvements

Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates City of Abilene for Receiving $1 Million in Cost Share funds

~Abilene receives funds for improvements along 14^th Street~  

 ABILENE – Today, Governor Laura Kelly congratulated the City ...