The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Hualapai Tribe, announced on Apr. 6 that it will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 16 to gather community feedback regarding the preservation and future use of the historic Osterman/Shell Gas Station located on Route 66 in Peach Springs.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to document current conditions and develop a Conceptual Design Report for the gas station. This report aims to guide future preservation efforts and adaptive reuse plans for the site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The meeting will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Peach Springs Multi-Purpose Building at 470 Hualapai Way. The session will feature an open house, presentation, and question-and-answer period. Community members can also submit comments by email, phone, or mail from April 7 through April 23. Meeting materials will be available online starting Friday, April 17 at azdot.gov/Osterman-Peach-Springs.
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) manages various facilities such as rest areas and snowplow operations using specialized equipment as well as highway cameras for monitoring purposes, according to the official website. ADOT’s mission includes safely connecting people while supporting economic growth through its transportation initiatives according to its official website. Jennifer Toth serves as director of ADOT and oversees planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation across Arizona’s transportation systems according to its official website.
ADOT operates throughout multiple districts statewide—from Grand Canyon National Airport sites to southern border ports—handling highway projects across Arizona according to its official website. The department also collaborates with regional governments and tribal partners like those involved in this project; these partnerships extend into corridor studies and traveler information systems according to its official website. Services provided by ADOT include traveler updates via AZ 511 system along with motor vehicle support services and infrastructure improvements at airports and ports according to its official website.
The Osterman/Shell Gas Station stands at 888 Historic Route 66 in Peach Springs. For more details about this preservation project or how residents can participate further beyond attending meetings or submitting comments during designated periods, information is available online.
