Old Route 66

[exlexisnexis]

Originally Posted by Bummer

I agree, Exlesisnexis

A few years ago, I drove the entire length (well, almost the entire length) of Route 66 and it was entertaining as well as educational.

My primary concern . . . the "smart investors" will get carried away and ruin it with too much plastic and bling.

If the smart investors come in at least (the Mother Rd)Rt 66 would be repaved and not disappear into the wilderness,I would tolerate a little plastic and bling to see that happen.

[Bummer]

Originally Posted by exlexisnexis

If the smart investors come in at least (the Mother Rd)Rt 66 would be repaved and not disappear into the wilderness,I would tolerate a little plastic and bling to see that happen.

Definitely, exlexisnexis.

However, "a little" is the key term here. ! ! ! !

[LordBalfor]

Originally Posted by kdog

West of Oatman? Are you sure you don't mean east of Oatman, through the mountains? That's in poor shape. Once you get through Oatman, the road goes south-southwest, down through Golden Shores. That road is in fine shape by comparison.

No, I do mean WEST of Oatman. We stopped at Oatman then turned around and headed back to Las Vegas so I've not even been east of Oatman. Thought that western stretch was pretty bad (lots of patches and disappearing on shoulders). If the eastern stretch is even worse it must be terrible indeed.

Of course it's not as bad as this stetch of road on the back side of Haleakala on Maui (it was apretty much 100% patches):

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Ken

[Route_66_traveler]

I just got back, from a trip on Route 66. One section of road, between Oatman and Kingman, is very narrow. There are signs up, no buses, ect. ect. (yes I've forgotten the exact wording)

I had to back up 3 miles, cause a big RV pulling a car, couldn't read signs. Next time, I'll do it on my motorcycle.

[exlexisnexis]

This is a good thing for the Ash Fork ,Seligman area $$$$$$$$$$$$ brings growth!!!!!!

$400 million cement plant for Seligman
Cement plant could be open in Seligman by 2011

Wednesday, September 19, 2007


The new cement plant, called 'Seligman Crossing,' is proposed for a
location mid-way between Peach Springs and Seligman.
The Cemex Corporation announced their plans to bring a full-scale
cement manufacturing facility to northern Arizona Sept. 17. According
to representatives with Cemex, the facility, called "Seligman
Crossing," will be located between Seligman and Peach Springs along
the Interstate 40 corridor, roughly three miles from Route 66. An
opening date for the facility is currently slated for 2011, though
construction on the project could begin as early as 2009.

[exlexisnexis]

Great Article in the Williams-Grand Canyon News about a new 5 million dollar company on Rt 66 in Ash Fork just hit the press,I am not allowed to post links here but you can google it

Southwest Forest Products in full swing
Resources turned into products
excerpt below

By Laura Flood
Ash Fork Correspondent


Ed Martin of Southwest Forest Products, Inc., pictured above, said the new mill in Ash Fork represents a long term economic boon for the area.

The October rain on freshly cut pine logs, five miles west of Ash Fork, is a sweet scent for many reasons. It is the location of Southwest Forest Products Inc. (SFP), a forest products mill that opened in July. The privately owned Phoenix company has created a bright spot at 8108 W. Old Highway 66.

[exlexisnexis]

Good news folks the Williams Theme Park has a new name and website and is looking good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grand Canyon-Northland Amusements & Entertainment, LLC > Home (broken link)

This could breath new life into route 66!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!