Interstate 14 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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I-14 highlighted in red
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| Maintained by TXDOT | ||||
| Length | 24.80 mi (39.91 km) | |||
| Existed | January 26, 2017–present | |||
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| West end |   US 190 / SH 9 in Copperas Cove |
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| East end |  I-35 / US 190 near Belton |
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| Counties: | Coryell, Bell | |||
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| Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business Highways in Texas
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→Interstate 14 (I-14) is a special highway in Texas, United States. It's also known by a few cool names like the "14th Amendment Highway", the Gulf Coast Strategic Highway, and the Central Texas Corridor. This highway follows a path similar to U.S. Highway 190 (US 190).
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What is Interstate 14?
Interstate 14 is part of the Interstate Highway System. This system connects cities and states across the U.S. It helps people travel and move goods easily. I-14 is important for connecting military bases and helping with transportation in Texas.
Where does Interstate 14 go now?
Right now, I-14 is mainly in central Texas. It starts near Copperas Cove and goes east. It ends near Belton, where it connects with I-35. This part of the highway is about 25 miles long. It passes through Coryell and Bell counties.
Future Plans for Interstate 14
Even though I-14 is short now, there are big plans for it! In 2005, people started planning to make it much longer. The idea is for I-14 to stretch across several states. It would start near I-49 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Then, it would go east through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The highway would eventually end in Augusta, Georgia, or North Augusta, South Carolina. This long route is called the Gulf Coast Strategic Highway. It aims to connect important areas, especially military bases, along the Gulf Coast.
Why is it called the 14th Amendment Highway?
Interstate 14 was given its name to honor the 14th Amendment. This is a very important part of the United States Constitution.
What is the 14th Amendment?
The 14th Amendment was added to the Constitution in 1868. It was created after the American Civil War. This amendment has several key parts:
- Citizenship: It says that everyone born or naturalized in the U.S. is a citizen. This includes former enslaved people.
- Equal Protection: It also says that states must give all people equal protection under the law. This means laws should apply fairly to everyone.
- Due Process: It protects people's rights to fair treatment by the government.
Naming the highway after this amendment helps remind people of its importance. It stands for fairness and equal rights for all citizens.
