I-14 Central Texas Corridor Study

Within RS&H’s 5,000 square mile study area, the existing key highway facilities that facilitate east-west movement are US 190 and SH 30, connecting many rural and metropolitan networks, goods and services, and other economic opportunities. These interstates have several directional changes that serve neighborhood and regional traffic yet may not be the most effective east-west courses. A streamlined, safe, and dependable east-west highway would further develop versatility for neighborhood, local, and interstate freight traffic, give availability to military operations and strategic ports, and add ability to satisfy future traffic needs arising because of fast population growth in Texas.

Loop I-214 is intended to help facilitate and alleviate traffic through and around the Bryan and College Station areas. Working groups are currently being formed and will consist of a mix of elected officials and non-elected community representatives to help inform project decisions and act as project champions for their communities and organizations, with considerations ranging from the substantial amount of rural land to the largest university in the United States (Texas A&M University in College Station).

This study is anticipated to last approximately 7 years and will prepare TxDOT to move to the next project phases, which include environmental clearance, final design, and construction.

• Determine the feasibility of the corridor and route for a roadway to meet interstate standards
• Provide safe and consistent continuity of the interstate corridor from West Texas to Louisiana
• Evaluate recently designated future Loop I-214 around the Cities of Bryan and College Station, which is expected to overlap with I-14 as it passes through the Bryan-College Station area
• Provide feasible alternatives based on data analysis, stakeholder input, public outreach and funding