Note that we are talking about two
different roads here. On either end of each convergence point the
single road continues as US-412. The so-called Scenic route is the old
US-412, prior to the opening of the turnpike. US-412 now travels the
entire length of the turnpike.
Western Convergence Point: US-412 between
Chouteau & Locust Grove
Eastern Convergence Point: US-59/412, north of Flint
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The Cherokee Turnpike and Scenic
412 begin at the same spot and end at the same spot. US-412 stays on
the turnpike, while Scenic-412 follows the road
that used to be OK-33 prior to the commissioning of 412. A misnomer if
ever I heard one. There is
absolutely nothing scenic about this route. In fact, there are
nicer-looking sights on the turnpike. The picture at the left is the
last 'End' sign on the turnpike westbound. |
Eastern Convergence Point: US-59/412, north of Flint
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For the eastermost few miles of Scenic-412,
it is duplexed with US-59. When Scenic-412 and the turnpike reconnect,
US-412 & US-59 are duplexed for almost the remainder of their
journey through Oklahoma (US-59 breaks off & heads south just
before the Arkansas state line). The picture at left marks the last few
hundred feet of the turnpike. Pictures taken 9 December 2002. |