Speak out today for a Route 66 National Historic Trail

PART 8

On April 30, 2026, historians, roadgeeks and tourist destinations raised a hurrah when the Main Street of America turned a century old—and celebrated the myriad landmarks that have survived for visitors from around the world to appreciate.

But this outcome was by no means assured, and there’s still one crucial step to go.

How we got here. The path from the last U.S. Highway 66 sign coming down off t…