Federal, state and local leaders gathered April 27 in Springfield, Mo. – the birthplace of Route 66 – to kick off the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration.
The event honored a century of history on America’s “Mother Road” while highlighting major infrastructure improvements now underway along its modern successor, Interstate 44.
Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster recognized the national significance of Route 66 and praised Missouri’s progress on I‑44 through the Forward 44 program, noting the strong partnership driving the work.
