access road

An "access road" is essential for connecting specific locations to main roads or highways, facilitating entry and exit.

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Definition

B2General

A road that provides entry to a specific place or area.

Example

  • The access road leads directly to the shopping mall.
  • They built an access road to improve connectivity to the industrial park.

C1Urban Planning

(technical)A secondary road that connects a main road or highway to a specific destination such as a business, residence, or recreational area.

Example

  • The new access road will reduce traffic congestion on the main highway.
  • Access roads are crucial for emergency services to reach remote areas quickly.

C1Construction

(technical)A route designed to offer passage to a particular location, often used for maintenance or service purposes.

Example

  • Construction vehicles use the access road to transport materials to the site.
  • The maintenance crew took the access road to reach the power lines.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "access road":

service roadwinter roadmain roadon the roadskid roadhigh roadaccess timeright of wayone-way streetpublic accessdirect accessroad maprule of the roadbump in the roaddown the roadred route