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Gallup, New Mexico: The Devil's Highway: Route 666

The 6th branch from Route 66 was Route 666. Cowardly politicians renamed it in 2003, but "former 666" signs have been spotted (Map point marks one).

Address:
US Hwy 491, Gallup, NM
Directions:
I-40 exit 20, then drive north a quarter-mile. The sign is attached to a light pole on the northbound side, just past the McDonald's.
Admission:
Free

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The Devil's Highway: Route 666

Still there but its slowly fading away. 2/25/2024 [Brian, 02/25/2024]
The Devil's Highway: Route 666

Sign is still there! Park at the McDonald's/Pep Boys lot and it's easy to access. The lot can fit a travel trailer and tow vehicle.

[Gerard van Belle, 06/12/2021]

Former 666 sign, 2020.

The Devil's Highway: Route 666

As of 8/4/2020 the sign is still there.

[Tod Stutzman, 08/06/2020]

Former 666 sign.

Route 666 Sign

You can park in the McDonald's lot. The sign was there May 2020.

[Ryan Creek, 06/06/2020]

Highway sign for the Former 666.

The Devil's Highway: Route 666

As of December 2019 the 666 sign is back in front of Pep Boys. We parked our RV in the McDonalds lot and took a snapshot!

[Joe Teeples, 12/05/2019]

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