Trenton nature trail

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development was awarded a $667,119.05 Formula Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program on January 19, 2021. The grant funding will support the development of approximately 3,600 feet of six-foot wide concrete trails, 2,250 feet of stone trails, 150 feet of elevated trails, and 455 feet of floating pontoon bridges in Trenton, Louisiana. The project aims to create a new nature trail that will be accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and include multiple trail configurations. In addition to an existing entry point, a new stone parking lot providing another entrance will be constructed on the south side of the trail. The floating bridges and parking lot expansion will enhance recreational access supported by this program.

Project description

Scope: the proposed trail will consist of approximately 3,600 feet of six foot wide concrete trails, 2,250 feet of stone trails, 150 feet of elevated trails, and 455 feet of floating, pontoon bridges. The bridges will be designed to minimize its impact on the environment and will create multiple possible trail configurations. In addition to the existing entry point to the trail, a new, stone parking lot will be constructed on the south side of the trail to create another entrance point. The design follow the guidelines of the american with disabilities act in providing for trail access.