Tulsa Installs Oklahoma's First Musical Road on Route 66

The new installation features the classic Woody Guthrie song "This Land is Your Land".

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:01pm

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A bold, pop art-inspired illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a vintage Route 66 road sign in bright, neon colors, with the iconic silhouette of Woody Guthrie's guitar overlaid in a vibrant yellow, capturing the celebratory spirit of the new musical road installation.Tulsa's new musical road on Route 66 pays homage to the highway's legacy and Oklahoma's folk music heritage.Today in Tulsa

The city of Tulsa has installed Oklahoma's first-ever musical road on the Southwest Boulevard Bridge, which runs parallel to the historic Cyrus Avery Memorial Bridge. The musical road features grooves in the pavement that play the melody of Woody Guthrie's iconic song "This Land is Your Land" as vehicles drive over them.

Why it matters

The musical road installation is part of Tulsa's broader efforts to celebrate the upcoming Route 66 Centennial, honoring the legacy of the famous highway that has played a key role in the city's history. By incorporating Woody Guthrie's beloved folk song, the musical road also pays tribute to Oklahoma's rich musical heritage.

The details

The musical road spans the length of the Southwest Boulevard Bridge and uses a series of precisely engineered grooves in the pavement to create the musical notes as vehicles drive over them. The song "This Land is Your Land" was chosen both for its iconic status and its thematic connection to the open road and American landscape.

  • The musical road installation was completed on March 31, 2026.
  • The Route 66 Centennial celebration is scheduled for later in 2026.

The players

City of Tulsa

The local government of Tulsa, Oklahoma, which oversaw the installation of the state's first musical road.

Woody Guthrie

The legendary folk singer-songwriter whose classic song "This Land is Your Land" is featured on the musical road.

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What they’re saying

“This musical road is a wonderful way to celebrate our state's connection to Route 66 and the enduring legacy of Woody Guthrie.”

— Mayor G. T. Bynum, Mayor of Tulsa

What’s next

The musical road installation is expected to be a major draw for visitors during the Route 66 Centennial celebrations later this year.

The takeaway

Tulsa's new musical road on Route 66 not only honors the iconic highway's history, but also celebrates Oklahoma's rich musical heritage by featuring one of the state's most beloved folk songs.