One of America's most famous highways is about to become an awesome science experiment.

After 90 years, ol' Route 66 is making history — again.

It's about to become the first public roadway to receive a solar panel makeover, thanks to Idaho start-up Solar Roadways.

See the original story here at upworthy.

I'm glad someone's trying to make more use of all this highway space we have. Check out the hexagonal solar panels they're using!