Route 66 in Illinois is either the beginning or the end of this famous stretch of American roadway depending on whether you're traveling east or west, but not all of this road has stood the test of time. There is a span of Route 66 in Illinois that has been abandoned for more than 27 years and nature has taken it back over.

Forgotten Part of Route 66 in Illinois Lies Completely Abandoned

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As she tells the story, this section of Route 66 is in McCook, Illinois and was an active part of this famous road when it opened in 1926. By May of 1998, a rock quarry nearby made it necessary to shut down this part of the road for the work that was happening nearby. Now, you can see that it looks like something out of a Mad Max movie . Business is business,

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