If you're driving along Route 66 in Luther, you'll see a new flashy sign. It was paid for with dollars from the Oklahoma Rt. 66 Project Grant, ahead of the "Mother Road's" centennial next year.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Mel-O-Cream donuts was recently awarded a Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant to create a unique sign along the historic route.

The program, led by the city's Planning Department, provided a $17,500 grant for the sign, about roughly half of the cost, the city said.

Buckle up for a ride through the best car attractions that make Route 66 a must-drive for every auto enthusiast. Stretching 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, Route 66 is a car lover’s dream.