More Info To Come   Route 66   Background on “ The Mother Road” U.S. Highway 66 was established in 1926, was the first major improvement to link the west coast with the nations heartland. Through stories, songs and TV shows, the highway came to symbolize the spirit of the freedom of the open road, inspiring many to see America. However, the demise of Route 66 began in the 1950’s as the U.S. began it’s interstate highway system, and the highway was officially decommissioned in 1986. Today, small portions of the U.S. Highway 66 still exist in towns and rural … Continue reading Route 66 on the Air 2025