05/27/2026
Welcome to Tulsa!
On Tuesday, Councilors attended the lighting ceremony for one of two new welcome signs for the west and east sides.
The West Tulsa sign, located at the Route 66 Village, welcomes visitors to Tulsa near Yukon Avenue and Southwest Boulevard, just south of Interstate 244. The East Tulsa sign is being installed near the Interstate 44 and Interstate 244 split, east of 129th East Avenue. The structures stand at approximately 42 feet tall with sides rising at a 66-degree angle.
The project was funded through the voter-approved 2016 Vision Tulsa package, which dedicated $11 million for beautification, tourism and economic development efforts along Route 66 and citywide. Of that funding, approximately $3.7 million was designated for signage. It was a collaborative effort between the Tulsa City Council, Tulsa Planning Office and Public Works Department. A City Council working group helped advance this vision for a coordinated gateway signage program across the city.
To learn more about the city’s efforts to enhance the Mother Road, or for a list of Route 66 attractions, visit cityoftulsa.org/route66.
