Dyersburg forked deer river jennie bell school trail - bicycles and pedestrian facility

This $153,546.73 Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) Formula Grant, awarded by the Federal Highway Administration on July 9, 2024, will fund the construction of several trail-related facilities in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The key products/services to be delivered include:

1. Construction of an ADA-compliant bathroom facility and scenic river overlook.
2. Development of the Reagan Levee Road Trailhead, including parking, ADA parking spaces, ADA access walkways, and a trailhead kiosk with a shade structure.
3. Construction of a half-mile walking trail at Jennie Bell School, with parking and an ADA parking space.

This grant supports the Tennessee Department of Transportation's efforts to enhance the recreational trail network and accessibility within the Dyersburg community, in alignment with the objectives of the Recreational Trails Program.

Project description

The proposed project will construct an ADA bathroom facility and a scenic river overlook. The reagan levee road trailhead will be constructed to include parking, ADA parking spaces, ADA access walkways, and a trailhead kiosk with a shade structure. At jennie bell school, a half-mile walking trail with parking and an ADA parking space as well as engineering and grant administration.