Route 66

Summary Update:

The Cyrus Avery Memorial Bridge renovations are complete. The Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza is complete except for the “East Meets West” bronze statue. The development of the statue by the Artist is delayed and is now expected to be complete in early 2010. The elevated base of the historic neon Meadow Gold sign at 11^th and Quaker is complete and the re-installation for the neon sign is also complete. A Meadow Gold Sign Celebration was held on May 22, 2009. Tulsa County has made additional project funds available to the City of Tulsa for the next phase of the Route 66 projects (Visitor Center design and Railway Park infrastructure.)

Master Plan Available

To download the Route 66 Master Plan, click here.

Background:

Vision 2025 funds will be provided to improve the national icon that winds through Tulsa known as the “Mother Road.” Route 66 exists because of the efforts of Tulsan Cyrus Avery who would not give up on his vision for a highway across America and today Route 66 is considered a valuable piece of Americana and international tourist draw. Improvements include signage, streetscaping, lighting and specific enhancements of the 11th Street Bridge. This Vision 2025 project will enhance economic development, strengthen adjacent neighborhoods and promote tourism. The improvement area stretches 26 miles along 11th Street from 193rd East Avenue then following 11th Street west to SW Boulevard to Old Sapulpa Road ending at the Tulsa County line.

News Stories:

March 24, 2010: Get Your Kinks . . . Worked Out With funds and agreements in place, Plans for Route 66 Plaza center moves forward By: Mike Easterling, Urban Tulsa Weekly