Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced a $1,350,000 grant for the Louisa Country Great River Road Bicycle Lane. The funding comes from the National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP), which provides funding for projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways. The NSBP supports projects that manage and protect outstanding historic, cultural, and recreational qualities along these roadways, as well as improve visitor facilities.
"The Mississippi River is one of eastern Iowa's greatest assets, and the Louisa County Great River Road Bicycle Lane will increase tourism to the area and allow more people to experience the scenic byway," said Loebsack. "In addition to improving access and recreation for visitors and residents, this funding will improve economic development opportunities for the area."
The Louisa County Great River Road will run from Louisa County X99 near the Toolesboro Interpretive site and proceed north for about 14 miles, parallel to the Mississippi River. The route also encompasses the Mississippi River Trail System, and local cities along the route include Wapello, Grandview, and Muscatine.
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