Flooding closes part of Route 66 in Missouri March 21, 2008
Posted by Ron in Highways, Weather.add a comment
Route 66 enthusiast and radio announcer Joe Sonderman in St. Louis reports that parts of Route 66 through central Missouri are closed because of flooding after torrential rains, and waters aren’t going to recede for at least another day or so.
It seems the best resource to check on current conditions is this interactive map by the Missouri Department of Transportation, which is updated frequently.
The map says:
- Business Loop 44, aka Route 66, in Franklin County in Pacific will be closed until at least Monday because of roadway damage from flooding.
- Several spots of the outer road on Interstate 44 in west St. Louis County are closed because of flooding. Those closures are estimated to last 48 hours.
Also, the Gateway Guide traffic map says that highway crews are putting up sandbags to protect Interstate 44 at Highway 141 in west St. Louis County. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has a story, too, along with some startling photos on the home page.
So, if you’re traveling in that region, be ready to take alternate routes and prepare for long delays.
Keep harping March 21, 2008
Posted by Ron in Music.add a comment
Here’s a folk-blues-country version of Bobby Troup’s “Route 66,” with some good harmonica playing. The singer flubbed some lyrics, but that’s OK.
Triumph T-shirts have a Route 66 flavor March 21, 2008
Posted by Ron in Businesses, Motorcycles.add a comment
Triumph motorcycles is set to release its summer T-shirts next month, and one of them is going to have a definite Mother Road flavor.
A British twist has been placed on an American dream by Triumph with the Route 66 t-shirt design, which features the legendary Route 66 signpost graphic flanked by both American and British flags.
The T-shirts will be available at all Triumph dealerships in April. Find your closest dealer here.
(Hat tip: Easier Motoring.)
