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Old Route 66 Bridge Permanently Closed - Route 66 State Park

The old Route 66 bridge that goes through the park has been permanently closed.

Note: With the closing of the Old Route 66 Bridge, there are now two different ways to access facilities at Route 66 State Park. Follow the directions below to the visitor center and the park.

From Interstate 44 West:
To the visitor center: Take Exit 266/Lewis Road; follow the road to the right and then curve to the left. Continue past the West Tyson County Park entrance to the stop sign at Lewis Road. After crossing Lewis Road, you will see the visitor center on the left.
To the park: Take Exit 264/Highway 109; stay in the far left turn lane and enter onto I-44 east. Continue on I-44 east for 1/4-mile; take Exit 265/Williams Road. Take the first left (east) on South Outer Road. Continue past the car dealership and you will be in the park.

From I-44 East:
To the visitor center: Take Exit 266/Lewis Road; take a left after exiting and cross the highway overpass. Stay on the outer road which will curve to the left. Continue past the West Tyson County Park entrance to the stop sign at Lewis Road. After crossing Lewis Road, you will see the visitor center on the left.
To the park: Take Exit 265/Williams Road; take the first left (east) on the South Outer Road. Continue past the car dealership and you will be in the park.


For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, click here to visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Active Dates

Feb 27, 2011 until further notice