Interstate 12 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate 12
Republic of West Florida Parkway
I-12 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by Louisiana DOTD
Length	86.653 mi (139.454 km)
Existed	1967–present
Major junctions
West end	I-10 in Baton Rouge
	US 61 in Baton Rouge I-55 in Hammond US 190 between Covington and Mandeville US 11 in Slidell
East end	I-10 / I-59 in Slidell
Location
Parishes:	East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Tangipahoa, St. Tammany
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business Highways in Louisiana ← US 11 LA 12 →

Interstate 12 is an important Interstate Highway in Louisiana, USA. It stretches for about 85.59 miles (137.74 km), which is roughly 137.75 kilometers. This highway helps connect two major cities in Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Slidell. It also links up with Interstate 10 at both its beginning and end points.

Route Details

Interstate 12 serves as a key route for people traveling across southeastern Louisiana. It helps drivers avoid the busier areas of New Orleans, especially when going between Baton Rouge and the eastern parts of the state.

Where Does I-12 Start and End?

Interstate 12 has a clear start and end.

• Its western end is in Baton Rouge. Here, it connects directly to Interstate 10.
• Its eastern end is in Slidell. At this point, it meets both Interstate 10 and Interstate 59.

Major Connections Along the Way

As you travel along Interstate 12, you'll find several important connections to other highways. These junctions help people get to different towns and areas.

• In Baton Rouge, I-12 connects with U.S. Route 61.
• Near Hammond, it crosses paths with Interstate 55.
• Between Covington and Mandeville, it connects to U.S. Route 190.
• In Slidell, before its end, it meets U.S. Route 11.

Parishes I-12 Travels Through

Interstate 12 passes through several different parishes (which are like counties) in Louisiana. These include:

• East Baton Rouge Parish
• Livingston Parish
• Tangipahoa Parish
• St. Tammany Parish

History of Interstate 12

Interstate 12 was officially established in 1967. This means it has been an important part of Louisiana's transportation system for over 50 years, helping people and goods move across the state.

Images for kids

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  The western end of Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge, showing Exit 1A for I-10 East.

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  I-12's eastbound exit to LA 1249, which leads to the communities of Baptist and Pumpkin Center.

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  At the bottom of I-12's eastbound ramp to LA 59, travelers also find a shield for the unrelated I-59, which is about 20 miles (32 km) farther east.

See also

In Spanish: Interestatal 12 para niños