The New Mexico Tourism Department has given out $473,000 in grants through the Federal Highway Administration’s Scenic Byways program for the fiscal year. Here are the grants that affect Route 66, according to Travel Daily News:
- Historic Route 66 Bike and Pedestrian Path Construction in Gallup ($50,000): This joint-use path along the Route 66 Scenic Byway will be Phase One of a larger project. It begins at Toltec Avenue near exit 26 of Interstate 40 and continues west along Route 66 for approximately four miles, terminating near the historic El Rancho Hotel.
- Acoma Sky City Turnouts, Interpretive and Directional Signage ($54,900): The project is located along the two routes (I-40 Exit 102 and I-40 Exit 108), used to access Acoma Sky City from Route 66. Specific turnout locations are Route 66 and Exit 102, the Sky City Scenic Overlook and Enchanted Mesa.