A section of Route 66 between Golden Shores, Ariz., and Oatman, Ariz., remains closed after weekend storms washed debris onto the roadway and damaged it, reported the Mohave Daily News. Monte Wilson, onstruction/design manager for the Mohave County Engineering Department, says it's uncertain when the road will reopen. The road is closed from Boundary Cone … Continue reading Section of Route 66 west of Oatman closed
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Plan unveiled for College Street corridor in Springfield, Mo.
The City of Springfield, Mo., has unveiled its revitalization plan for the College Street corridor west of downtown, which includes an alignment of historic Route 66, reported KY3-TV in Springfield. The plan covers College Street from Grant Avenue to the Kansas Expressway (map here). Folks have agreed for years that the area needs a little … Continue reading Plan unveiled for College Street corridor in Springfield, Mo.
Movement afoot to rename New Mexico Highway 333 to Route 66
A small movement is percolating to change the name of New Mexico Highway 333 east of Albuquerque to Route 66, reported the Mountain View Telegraph newspaper. One of those who want it changed is Fred Rael, co-owner of the Sedillo Hill Travel Center in Tijeras, N.M.: Rael doesn't care for the N.M. 333 designation and … Continue reading Movement afoot to rename New Mexico Highway 333 to Route 66
Was Depew the first Route 66 town to be bypassed?
The jury's still out on exact dates and other historical data. But a roadie has compiled compelling information that indicates Depew, Okla., was the first incorporated Route 66 town to be bypassed -- way back in 1928. When U.S. Highway 66 was certified in 1926, the road made a horseshoe-shaped loop through downtown Depew on … Continue reading Was Depew the first Route 66 town to be bypassed?
Joliet theater expanding its tour hours
In response to demand from Route 66 tourists and other visitors, the historic Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, Ill., is greatly expanding its hours for tour groups, reported the Naperville Sun. The newspaper said the theater would expand its tour hours to 10 a week. In the past, the theater offered only one tour a week … Continue reading Joliet theater expanding its tour hours
Road construction complicates Boots Motel’s construction detours
A complicated summer for the revived Boots Motel in Carthage, Mo., has suddenly become more complicated with the news that a bridge construction detour, plus another construction bypass advocated by the historic Route 66 landmark, are both going to be the subject of road construction. Ron Hart, director of the Route 66 Chamber of Commerce and … Continue reading Road construction complicates Boots Motel’s construction detours
Why would a unique gas station not be an appropriate gateway?
A developer wishes to build a uniquely styled gas station at an intersection in Plainfield, Ill., where the Lincoln Highway and Route 66 meet. However, planning commissioners and residents are balking at the plan, reported the Plainfield Patch. A Go-Tane station once stood at U.S. 30 (the Lincoln Highway) and Illinois 59 (Route 66). The station went … Continue reading Why would a unique gas station not be an appropriate gateway?
A trip through Cajon Pass
This speeded-up video by FreewayTitan shows Interstate 15 as it goes through Cajon Pass from San Bernardino to Hesperia in southern California. https://youtu.be/PC9gocVXMm8 The clip delves into a lot of the history of Cajon Pass, including Route 66.
Bridge detour in Carthage concerns Boots Motel owners
Next Wednesday, repair work begins on a bridge on the northeast side of Carthage, Mo. It will take virtually all summer on this project. The owners of the recently reopened Boots Motel and other businesses along the Route 66 corridor in town are worried the marked detour will potentially keep travelers away. According to a … Continue reading Bridge detour in Carthage concerns Boots Motel owners
Part of Route 66 in California designated a scenic route
Route 66 from Oro Grande, Calif., to the Arizona state line near Needles was designated a scenic route by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, according to a report today by The Sun Runner magazine. The county made the move at the urging of 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt. According to the report: “Route 66 … Continue reading Part of Route 66 in California designated a scenic route