weather/traffic alerts on EZ 66 GUIDE TO ROUTE 66 ON FACEBOOK on Nov 07, 2024 at 12:09:13 am [Print]

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please check https://www.facebook.com/EZGuide.Route66/ for CURRENT updates on issues such as (for example) fooding in MO, winter weather in NM, etc and other issues (like traffic jams) as they become known to me. I can quickly share official posts, and those from friends there, along with links to more info where available.

Luther Ok on Oct 19, 2024 at 5:33:46 pm [Print]

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Road construction from Luther to Arcadia Oklahoma.

Very rough spots especially for motorbikes.

OK PAGE-13 MAP BETWEEN KELLYVILLE AND STROUD on Oct 15, 2024 at 11:25:23 pm [Print]

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UPDATE 1: Construction of a new WB ON/OFFRAMP for I-44 has temporarily closed access to the east end of the TANK FARM LOOP OPTION (OK page-15)

UPDATE 2: The SHOE TREE LOOP east of STROUD is closed on its west end. The former Trading Post at the east end is gone. Don't take this now private driveway. The "new" shoe tree is nothing to look at really, so just forget this site.

hOLBROOK AZ on Oct 08, 2024 at 4:03:41 pm [Print]

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I suggest you check the room first at Brad's desert Inn after a recent report.

RICH HENRY'S RABBIT RANCH on Sep 27, 2024 at 1:28:55 pm [Print]

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Now that Rich has passed away, his family and a friend are trying to keep his attraction accessible to visitors. His friend opens when possible (phone number on door), otherwise respectful visitors may walk about the outdoor displays.

Palomas to Montoya New Mexico on Sep 22, 2024 at 7:11:20 pm [Print]

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The OPTION between these points( see NM page 5) is reportedly flooded again so use the main route on 40.

Pony Bridge update on Sep 11, 2024 at 1:53:32 pm [Print]

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The road west from the Pony Bridge to the Hinton Exit101 is CLOSED while another bridge is being rebuilt.
It is reported you can drive to the east side of the Pony bridge, where there is a parking area. But you must return to Exit 108 (Cherokee Trading Post) and use I-40 to continue west. Rejoin 66 by going north from EXIT 101 9"Hinton JCT") EB: reverse

bump Bug ranch moved on Sep 04, 2024 at 1:38:45 pm [Print]

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Bug Ranch has expanded and moved from Conway TX to the RV park just west of the Big Texan in Amarillo on the I-40 north frontage road. ONLY paint the cars...NOT the sidewalks, etc!

66 CLOSED AT WELLSTON...USE LOCAL DETOUR on Sep 03, 2024 at 7:09:12 pm [Print]

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UPDATE: GO TO EZ66 GUIDE TO ROUTE 66 on FB for a MAP of this detour.

After 71 years of carrying Turner Turnpike traffic over Route 66 on the east side of Wellston, OK, this battered and rusty old overpass (and the stretch of 66 that passed under it) is now CLOSED.

This closure will last about a year while they build a temp road to carry all 4 lanes of heavy I-44 traffic off this antique structure, then tear it down, build NEW spans, revise the off/onramps, etc.

But the good news for Route 66 travelers is that the brand new paved LOCAL detour is open and is an easy to drive 3 miles (plus 1 more mile to head back east on 66 so you can visit Butcher BBQ and follow 66B (original 66) thru Wellston (downtown murals and restored Captain Creek Bridge).

The city of Wellston encourages you to take the local detour. There is even a sign posted for westbound traffic at the closure that tells you to use the local detour to get to Butcher BBQ and On Cue in Wellston.

Ignore (but see below) the OK 66 DETOUR signs at US 177 or HWY 102 and continue on 66 to the marked local detour. It will take you about 7-9 minutes or so (depending on if you catch the stoplight controlling traffic over a narrow bridge). Don't speed (traffic may be impatient with you).!

This shorter detour is NOT FOR BIG HEAVY TRUCKS AND RVs. There is supposedly a weight/size limit, but not yet posted. If you are in something big, use the 30 mile detour via US 177/US 62 and OK HWY 102, or use I-44/Toll Rd, but check beforehand for the status of off/on ramps at Wellston.

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
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.