Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
service-road
noun
/ˈsɜːrvɪs roʊd/
Definition
A service road is a smaller road that runs parallel to a main road, providing access to properties and facilities.
Examples
- The service road next to the highway provides a safe way for local businesses to access their entrances.
- For deliveries, use the service road to avoid congestion on the main street.
- Many residential areas have service roads to help separate local traffic from through traffic.
Meaning
Service roads facilitate movement to and from establishments along a busy road without interrupting main traffic flow.
Synonyms
- Access road
- Frontage road
- Feeder road
