AMARILLO ROADWORK AFFECTS CADILLAC RANCH on Aug 29, 2024 at 7:06:53 pm [Print]

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ONGOING CONSTRUCTION AFFECTING ACCESS TO CADILLAC RANCH (stautus unknown 2-17-25)
here's another detour/closure in Texas that i am jusy now getting notice of (began earlier this month).
There is ongoing construction to replace the Hope rd bridge over I-40 on the west side of Amarillo (at Exits 62A and 62B).
This will last into 2025, and will, intermittently at times, affect the following:
# I-40 westbound frontage road from Helium Rd to BL-40
# Westbound BL-40 to I-40 frontage Rd exit ramp
# I-40 westbound entrance ramp from hope Rd
# I-40 eastbnound exit ramp 62A to Hope Rd
# I-40 south frontage road from eastbound exit ramp 62A to Hope Rd intersection
# Eastbound exit ramp 62B for Amarillo Blvd
Whew! Got all that?

If you follow the directions in the EZ 66 Guide along Indian Hill Rd you SHOULD (we hope) miss all the construction (see map TX page-14)
You can then cross over I-40 at Arnot Rd and head back east to visit Cad Ranch, then U-turn back to Arnot Rd (this is what the official Cadillac Ranch FB page recommends. Not sure how easy a turn around in a big RV or towing a trailer would be. Therre IS a wide pull-off along the frontage road for visitors.

At times, access to the 2ND AMENDMENT COWBOY, east of Cad Ranch at the intersection of Hope Rd and the South side I-40 Frontage rd may be impaired by construction.
Curently there is other roadwork on I-40 in Amarillo. Best to use 66 (as in the EZ 66 Guide) thru town.

McLEAN TO ALANREED TEXAS DETOUR on Aug 29, 2024 at 2:58:40 am [Print]

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Yet another detour. (waiting on news of status in Feb 2025)

On TX-page 6, to get to Alanreed from McLean (or visa versa) you will need to follow BUS 40 west out of town to join I-40 westbound (EXIT 141) and take the interstate to Alanreed (EXIT 135).

EB, join I-40 at Alanreed via EXIT 135 and take I-40 to Mclean (hopefully the overpass for the EASTBOUND off ramp from I-40 to Bus 40/66 into McLean will be open. If not, use EXIT 142.)

The I-40 overpass between Exit 141 and exit 142 is being worked on, so they have closed the access road to old 66 below, necessitating the detour, which may last 6 months.

See the map of the DIRT 66 OPTION on TX page-5. This detour does not affect using Hwy 273 to drop south to CO RD BB (it DOES block CO RD 26, buit that is not part of the option).

Thanks to Brady and other good folks from the TX 66 Assoc!.

RICH HENRY IL page-21 on Aug 19, 2024 at 10:22:00 pm [Print]

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Sadly, our friend Rich Henry of Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton, Illinois has passed away. This is a huge blow to Route 66. He will be mourned and missed by people around the world who had the pleasure of meeting him and his rabbit mascots.

The disposition of his collection currently on outside display is unknown. If you visit the Rabbit Ranch for now, please be respectful to his family and avoid trespassing on the property.

construction between Wellston and Arcadia OK on Aug 19, 2024 at 10:09:47 pm [Print]

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There is paving work currently on 66 just west of Wellston. Also, work continues from near Luther towards Arcadia.

MOTORCYCLES should use caution.

Barstow museum closed on Jul 22, 2024 at 1:50:22 am [Print]

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The Route 66 Mother road museum in Barstow is back open under new management

OLD TACOSCA DRIVE IN THEATER AMARILLO TEXAS tx page-11 on Jul 20, 2024 at 3:31:20 pm [Print]

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This drive in theater will reopen around July 26, 2024 after being closed for about a year, say the new owners. Its about a mile north of 66 on US 287

BUMP on Jul 09, 2024 at 4:08:57 pm [Print]

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The famous Pony Bridge between El Reno and Bridgeport, OK reopened after a year-and-a half restoration yesterday evening!

IGNORE (UNTIL 9- 9-24) any references to a "detour" on OK pages-25 and 26. You can once again follow the "boxed" directions to drive across the river here and admire all 38 yellow "pony" trusses, which were repainted and installed on the new bridge deck!

On the east side is a new parking area, with interpretive panels and a great view of the beautiful bridge.


Way to go, ODOT (and the OK Historical Society, Oklahoma Route 66 Association, and all the contractors involved for finishing early (originally they forecast the reconstruction to last "thru 2025" so ignore that!).

This bridge will carry 66 into the centennial and beyond!

CHAIN OF ROCKS BRIDGE on Jun 23, 2024 at 10:07:43 pm [Print]

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I have been waiting on reports about the safety of the new visitor center parking for the Missouri side of the Chain of Rocks bridge.

last week someone reported their car broken into and belongings stolen (they had left items in plain view).

So,be careful and you might still want to use the ILLINOIS parking area (and even there, don't leave belongings in plain sight).

BUMP: on Jun 03, 2024 at 1:52:00 am [Print]

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Bump NM page 3
The dirt option is still CLOSED between Glenrio and San Jon at a county bridge that washed out. Evidently there is not a CLOSED sign until you get to the bridge. Driving down the construction road thru the wash is NOT recommended.

KINGMAN AZ I-40 construction alert thru October of 2024 on May 27, 2024 at 4:07:14 pm [Print]

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Starting this week, there will be lane and size restrictions on interstate 40 on a 14 mile section thru October.

The zone is between mileposts 33 and 47 on I-40, west of Kingman. There will be only one lane each direction from 3 am to 8 pm. A 14 foot width limit is in effect.

If you follow old 66 as directed in the EZ 66 Guide from Kingman to Oatman you will avoid this. But NOT if you are driving a big RV or pulling a trailer ( see info on size limit over the mountain pass to Oatman in the EZ 66 Guide on AZ page-24).