Interstate 14 Westbound

Here's what our westbound drive looks like...


The first westbound exit on I-14. As they say, everything is bigger in Texas, so perhaps a western extension along US 190 is in the works, possibly to Odessa.












If I-14 ever gets a Business Loop, this would be a good candidate for it.
















This is the western end of the potential Business Loop.










After 25 miles, I-14 comes to an end here.

Interstate 14 Eastbound

One of the newest additions to the system is I-14. Although only a small section exists in Texas, there are much grander plans to continue across the Deep South, with the proposed route going through at least four more states (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia). But for now, we're looking at the short eastbound drive of what is currently open.


Why is the first exit numbered 277? Might it be because there's a westward extension in mind? Whatever the reason, this is where I-14 begins alongside US 190.












The main reason for this section of I-14 is to directly connect Fort Hood to the Interstate system. And yes, more military bases across the South are planned to be connected directly to I-14.






























This is the current eastern end of I-14, but in the future, it will end much further east, in either Augusta, GA or North Augusta, SC.

Interstate 12 Westbound

Check out the westbound journey on I-12...


The first westbound exit.






















I-55 meets I-12 at this cloverleaf interchange. Although it doesn't go directly to New Orleans (instead, it ends at La Place), it and I-10 make up the link to the Big Easy from points north.


























As both of I-12's termini are at I-10, it is useful in helping long-distance traffic avoid New Orleans completely.