Route 66 originated in the mid-1920s during the creation of the U.S. highway system. The number 66 was proposed for the route via telegram on April 30, 1926, and approved on November 11, 1926. The road was built in segments over existing trails and was not entirely paved until 1938, reflecting gradual construction across multiple states.
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