New iberia trailhead

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded $220,250 under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on March 3, 2021 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The funding will support development of the New Iberia Trailhead located on .42 acres along Bayou Teche in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Key products include construction of a floating dock structure, elevated pathway, and public parking area to access the dock. Signage will identify the historic nature of the site and wayfinding for paddling trails. The premanufactured aluminum gangplank and concrete walkways will provide accessible routes. A gravel walkway, informational kiosks, and elevated kayak launch platform are also included. The dual component dock system will measure 10 feet by 16 feet. The Recreational Trails Program aims to develop and maintain trails and facilities for nonmotorized and motorized recreational uses.

Project description

Scope: the new iberia trailhead will be located on a .42 acre site on the banks of the bayou teche in the national register commercial historic district. There are three basic components to the property. One is the floating dock structure, two is the elevated pathway to the dock and three is the public parking and sidewalk system used to enter the site. There will also be kiosk signage identifying the historic nature of the park, and paddling trail signage along the bayou teche, premanufactured gangplank - aluminum 6' wide hinged to account for fluctuating water levels. Two accessible CONCRETE walkways. Parking (CONCRETE) 4' thick X 6' wide. Walkway from duperier ST. (gravel walkway) 4' wide X 4' thick. Within walkways will be provisions for signage and informational kiosks. Kayak launch platform 6' above mean sea level. Gangwway measure 72' wide X 30' long. Duel component dock system 10' X 16'.