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A Federal Grant for Improvement at Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

August 13, 2021 By Editor Gina

One of our favorite Route 66 attractions, The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge that spans the Mississippi from Illinois to St Louis, Missouri is getting a well-deserved face-lift. Great Rivers Greenway, who owns the bridge has been awarded a $990,000 federal grant from the National Park Service to improve the visitor area, including security enhancements.

The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge was inducted into our association’s Hall of Fame in 1998.

Read more about this on Route 66 News.

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Your donation to our Association helps support our efforts to preserve, promote, educate and enjoy Route 66 in Illinois. We are a volunteer organization; 100% of donations are allocated to preservation efforts along the Mother Road in Illinois (never to administrative or housekeeping expenses). We thank you for your generous donation toward maintaining our nostalgic slice of Americana.


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