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Tijeras, New Mexico: Route 66 Musical Road

Paid for by the National Geographic Channel for its series, "Crowd Control," in 2014, the road plays part of "America the Beautiful" -- but only if you travel the speed limit: 45 mph. Signs removed and maintenance stopped in 2020, but it's still there, although easy to miss.

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Route 66 Musical Road

Just confirmed at least part of it is still there. It is so fun we turned around and did it again.

[Ron Renken, 09/26/2022]
Route 66 Musical Road

All signs have been removed but Google Maps will get you there. The rumble strip is several inches inside the white fog line, not outside. Set your cruise control to 45. Only the beginning of the song is still there.

[Jenna, 06/26/2022]
Musical Highway

Make sure that you're heading eastbound on Historic Route 66. You'll pass a small underpass and round a slight curve, and that's when the song starts. Make certain that your tires are on the white side line and go 45 mph. The sign is gone, but the musical road is still there to visit!

[Aida Frey, 01/01/2022]
Route 66 Musical Road

It's still there in December 2021! Roll your window down a few inches. Start listening just past the "Pass With Care" sign. If the sun is just right you can see the little grooves carved into the road just to the left of the solid white line. The area where you can hear the song is now 55 mph, it slows to 45 a little further down the road.

Use the Roadside America app's directions to get you to the area where the music grooves starts. Slow down to 45 and make sure your tires are over close to the solid white line on the passenger side. You need to drive right on the grooves.

[Becky T., 12/05/2021]
Route 66 Musical Road

Theres no musical road!! We went November 2021 and drove the road twice. Either we are blind or the road has been paved over.

[Callmemochelle, 11/09/2021]

Route 66 Musical Road

Address:
Route 66, Tijeras, NM
Directions:
West of town. I-40 exit 170, then drive east about 3.5 miles on Hwy 333/Route 66. Between mileposts 4 and 5, shortly after Route 66 crosses to the south side of I-40. The road is only musical driving eastbound. Look for the "pass with care" sign and a spray-painted spot on the road where the music begins. The rumble strip is narrow and easy to miss with your tire.
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