The I-44/Turner Turnpike bridge over Route 66 in Wellston has reopened after a year of reconstruction, expanded to six lanes.

A restored service station on Route 66 in Hydro, Oklahoma. Route 66 is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Photograph by Callum Fraser, Alamy Stock Photo As Route 66 gears up to celebrate 100 ...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is backing grants, storytelling projects and federal legislation to protect the Mother Road, including several efforts in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, which is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, is the official stop for all Mother Road ...

Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission unveiled early plans and events for the upcoming Route 66 Centennial in 2026. Oklahomans will celebrate the spirit of the ...

Jolly Lane Lights, located at the Admiral Twin Drive-In just off Route 66 in Tulsa, features a mile-long drive-through with hundreds of thousands of synchronized lights, 60-foot animated trees and ...

As we approach the Route 66 centennial in 2026, Oklahoma is in a perfect position to leverage the over 400 miles of the iconic highway in our state to welcome visitors from across the country and ...

The Friends of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum received $71,505 in a grant to restore the Glancy Motor Hotel’s original sign in ...

The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum is preparing for a major expansion after receiving more than $1 million in grant funding ...

Exploring the history of racial segregation and discrimination along Oklahoma's iconic highway, and how it shaped the experiences of Black travelers.

Step into a real-life time capsule in this Oklahoma town that sits along historic Route 66 and feels like the 1950s never left. From neon-lit diners to classic gas stations and family-run motels, this ...

As Route 66 gears up to celebrate 100 years of kicks, Oklahoma’s stretch is streets ahead in terms of revitalization. A well-oiled campaign has restored mid-century landmarks, while welcoming a few ...