Officials gathered at the State Capitol Monday to reveal the 2025-2026 state map. The bi-fold map highlights Route 66 in anticipation of the Mother Road turning 100 in 2026. Next year, the nation will celebrate the anniversary with a year-long series of events, promotions, concerts and birthday parties from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier. Pictured are Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director and member of the Route 66 Centennial Commission Tim Gatz, Rep. Chris Kannady, Rep. Nick Archer, Sen. Darcy Jech, Rep. Mark Lawson, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Sterling Zearley, Oklahoma Lt. Gov. and Chairman of the Route 66 Centennial Commission Matt Pinnell, former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh, Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert, Route 66 Association President Rhys Martin, Rep. Mike Osburn, President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, Senator Ally Seifried, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Executive Director Joe Echelle, Oklahoma Department of Commerce Route 66 Program Coordinator Kerry Barrick and Executive Director of Oklahoma Humanities Caroline Lowery. Photo Credit: ODOT
ODOT Officials gathered at the State Capitol Monday to reveal the 2025-2026 state map soon to be available to travelers. The bi-fold map highlights Route…