Russell sage WMA- zemones trail

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $146,012 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on July 1, 2025, under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) to restore approximately one mile of limestone motorized trail within Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. This formula grant supports the maintenance and restoration of existing recreational trails, which is an eligible use under the program's authorization to develop and maintain both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail infrastructure.

The project deliverables focus on trail rehabilitation and restoration work to improve the condition and usability of the Zemones Trail for motorized recreational use. As a state-level recipient with extensive experience administering FHWA transportation and recreation infrastructure grants, DOTD is responsible for direct project execution and delivery. The award aligns with the Recreational Trails Program's core objective of enhancing trail infrastructure across Louisiana's recreational landscape while supporting motorized trail user access and experience.

Project description

The project involves restoration of appx. 1-mile of limestone motorized zemones trail within russell sage WMA in ouachita parish.