Yancey WMA- crouch and zeek trails

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $238,988 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development on July 1, 2025, through the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) to support trail infrastructure improvements within Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. The project scope encompasses repair and maintenance of approximately 4.9 miles of Crouch and Zeek motorized trails and rehabilitation of the associated trailhead parking facility. These deliverables align with the program's eligible activities for trail restoration, maintenance, and development of trailhead facilities to enhance recreational trail infrastructure and user experiences.

The Recreational Trails Program provides formula grants to states for developing and maintaining recreational trails for both motorized and nonmotorized uses. This award reflects the program's focus on trail infrastructure maintenance and trailside/trailhead facility improvements, which are permissible uses under the program's funding guidelines. The project is positioned to enhance recreational trail accessibility and maintenance within Louisiana's state wildlife management system.

Project description

Scope: the project involves repair of trailhead parking and appx. 4.9 miles of crouch and zeek motorized trails within richard K. Yancey WMA in concordia parish. LA 15 referenced in road section as closest road yet project is not within dotd right-of-way.