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WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced that the town of Vivian will receive $298,000 to modernize its airport’s taxiways and make necessary design standard improvements.

“This grant from the Federal Aviation Administration will allow the town of Vivian to construct new taxiway turnarounds, which will eliminate the need for aircrafts to back-taxi on the runway,” Johnson said. “This much-needed improvement will make flying in and out of the Vivian Airport safer and more efficient.”

Background: This grant provides funds for the construction of 560 ft and 900 ft taxiway turnarounds, funding both the design and construction phase. The grant also funds the removal of tree and building obstructions to satisfy FAA design standards.