service lane

Parallel access route

A service lane is a narrow road running parallel to a main highway, providing access to businesses, homes, or facilities without entering fast-moving traffic.

Also called a frontage road or access road.

In some regions, service lane refers to the lane in a parking structure or service station where vehicles queue for maintenance: Pull into the service lane for your oil change.

Related

exit · merge · ramp · driveway · parking · strip mall · shopping plaza · gas station · oil change · car wash · fast food · drive-through · curb · pavement · turn · breakdown · pull off · convenience store

Categories
Opposites
road hierarchy/traffic function

service lanemain road

Primary vehicular thoroughfare

highway · freeway · expressway · motorway · arterial road

Family

service, lane, serve, served, serving, server, servers, services, serviced

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G