A scenic byway is considered to have roadsides or viewsheds with scenic, natural, cultural, historical, achaeological, and/or recreational value worthy of preservation, restoration, protection, and enhancement. The OSP coordinates the designation of roads as state Scenic Byways, or Highways. After a route has been designated as a state byway or highway, the sponsor may apply to the federal government for National Byway Designation and project funding.

Please click here for an important message from the Office of Special Programs regarding applying for FY 2008 Scenic Byways funds.