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T.RD.M.V.2.6
(Al/2002)
6.7 Service Areas
6.7.1 Location
6.7.1.1 In planning the Expressway system, sites suitable for service areas should be sited at
approximately 30 km intervals in respect of both directions of travel.
6.7.1.2 Ideally service areas should be provided opposite each other on both sides of the
Expressway, with, where possible, an overbridge across the Expressway to allow the
connection of rear access roads for use by vehicles servicing the Service Areas, but not the
general public, other than perhaps as pedestrians.
6.7.1.3 Each service area will require about 3 hectares of land depending on the type of facilities to
be provided.
6.7.1.4 Each service area will require as shown in Diagram 6.7.1.1, its own separate slip road
connections to and from the Expressway which must be designed to the full standard in
accordance with Section 6.3 of this Chapter, complete with acceleration and deceleration
lanes.
6.7.1.5 Where it is not possible to provide service areas in pairs opposite each other consideration
should be given to having a single 4 hectare site located adjacent to a grade separated
junction. However access to the service area must be able to be provided from a
convenient side road or directly from a roundabout, as direct access to a service area from
the junction's slip roads is unacceptable.
6.7.1.6 In selecting sites, consideration should be given to the availability of sewerage, water, gas,
electricity and telephone services and to the proximity of local transport which staff may
need.