Fort Leonard Wood DPW to upgrade Troop Trail

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Crews at Fort Leonard Wood are slated to start resurfacing the Troop Trail Oct. 26, 2026, improving the main foot rucking route… FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Crews at Fort Leonard Wood are slated to start resurfacing the Troop Trail Oct. 26, 2026, improving the main foot rucking route along FLW 1 from Grounder Road, just past the airport, to Range 17. While primarily utilized by Soldiers conducting maneuvers from the cantonment area to live-fire training ranges, this route also supports local joggers, cyclists and service members engaged in physical readiness training. “This is a project to improve passageway to each range,” said Adam Shelton, Directorate of Public Works inspector.

“This project is for our troops and people who want to use the trail for running and fitness.” According to David Smith, DPW contracting officer representative, environmental erosion has damaged portions of the trail. “The culverts have undermining where water has washed out around the culverts and dug into the troop trail and moved pieces of it out of place,” Smith said. “There are potholes and trip hazards that could cause twisted ankles.” Smith said once the project is finalized, these safety hazards will be fully resolved for all trail users. “This will all be a thing of the past when this is done,” he