Federal Grants Fuel Main Street Revivals
Small towns along Route 66 spent decades watching traffic disappear after the interstate system bypassed them. Now they are getting a second chance.
Eight states are pouring millions into restoring vintage motels, neon signs, and roadside diners ahead of the highway’s centennial on November 11, 2026.
The money is flowing from federal programs, state commissions, and nonprofit partnerships, and the goal is to make the Mother Road shine brighter than it has in half a century.
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Congress Formed a Commission in 2020
The Route 66 Centennial Commission Act was signed into law by President Trump on December 23, 2020…