A Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist has written about the Missouri Department of Transportation's apparent unwillingness to deed the closed Gasconade River Bridge to the Route 66 Association of Missouri. Tony Messenger, metro columnist at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, filed his latest piece Thursday. Messenger, who often casts light on local or state government's wrongdoing or indifference, … Continue reading Pulitzer-winning columnist takes aim at MoDOT regarding Gasconade River Bridge
Category: Bridges
City of Barstow gets $5M grant to help replace historic First Avenue Bridge
The City of Barstow, California, recently received a $5 million state grant to help replace the First Avenue Bridge that leads to the Harvey House and its Route 66 Mother Road Museum. According to a news release Sunday from city manager James Hart: The City of Barstow requested $5,000,000 million dollars from the Railroad Grade … Continue reading City of Barstow gets $5M grant to help replace historic First Avenue Bridge
County board rejects zoning change for massive 2 Guns Resort project
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday night unanimously rejected an ambitious redevelopment plan for the Two Guns, Arizona, site. John Gunderman of Indiana had planned to convert 267 acres at the Route 66 ghost town into a 774-unit western-themed "glamping" area with a cliffside hotel, treehouses, yurts, cabins, several restaurants, a rodeo, two … Continue reading County board rejects zoning change for massive 2 Guns Resort project
How to update but preserve vital parts of a historic structure: the Captain Creek Bridge in Wellston
The Oklahoma Route 66 Association posted on Facebook a very good example of how to update a historic bridge to modern standards, yet keep the essential elements that make it unique. Behold the work being done to the Captain Creek Bridge in Wellston, Oklahoma: https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaRoute66/posts/10158426691872775 Oklahoma also is updating the iconic William H. Murray Bridge, … Continue reading How to update but preserve vital parts of a historic structure: the Captain Creek Bridge in Wellston
Dinkela: Insurance dilemma for Gasconade River Bridge captures the attention of feds
The president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri said in a video posted Monday on social media that the state's requirement of unattainable insurance for the organization to take over ownership of the closed Gasconade River Bridge has attracted the attention of the federal government. Rich Dinkela began the Facebook post with this message: … Continue reading Dinkela: Insurance dilemma for Gasconade River Bridge captures the attention of feds
First Avenue Bridge in Barstow scheduled to be torn down
The historic First Avenue Bridge in Barstow, California, that leads to the Harvey House and one of its tenants, the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, will be demolished after a new bridge is built because it's a liability to the city. If the old bridge fell onto the BNSF railroad tracks, the railroad could bill … Continue reading First Avenue Bridge in Barstow scheduled to be torn down
Sapulpa planning a new access road to Ozark Trail alignment of Route 66
The city of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is planning to build an extension of an existing highway later this spring so motorists can more easily access the old Ozark Trail alignment of Route 66 west of town. The Sapulpa Times detailed upcoming work regarding Proposition 1, one of a series of bond projects approved by voters in … Continue reading Sapulpa planning a new access road to Ozark Trail alignment of Route 66
Missouri Association urges people to contact officials about the importance of Gasconade River Bridge before March 31
The Route 66 Association of Missouri issued a call to action to write to state and national officials before March 31 to persuade the agency to halt the demolition of the closed Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen. The association put out this Facebook video a few days ago about its plea: The association's website also … Continue reading Missouri Association urges people to contact officials about the importance of Gasconade River Bridge before March 31
City of Pasadena taking feedback on safety barrier designs for Colorado Street Bridge
The City of Pasadena, California, is conducting an online survey on safety barrier designs for the historic Colorado Street Bridge to reduce suicide attempts there. Four years ago, the city installed temporary barriers but aren't aesthetically pleasing. According to the Public Works Department: The City is seeking a permanent and responsibly-designed enhancement to the bridge … Continue reading City of Pasadena taking feedback on safety barrier designs for Colorado Street Bridge
Missouri Route 66 president confronts MoDOT over its rejection of Gasconade Bridge proposal
The president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri on Tuesday confronted the Missouri Department of Transporation with its contradictions and accused the agency of acting "in bad faith" over the association's proposal to take over ownership and preserve the closed Gasconade River Bridge. According to a report from the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society, … Continue reading Missouri Route 66 president confronts MoDOT over its rejection of Gasconade Bridge proposal