What is the purpose of a designated truck route?

A designated truck route serves the specific purpose of designating roads where trucks are permitted to travel. These routes are established to ensure that larger vehicles, such as trucks and buses, use roadways that can accommodate their size and weight, which may not be suitable for all types of roads. This helps to minimize road wear and optimize traffic flow in areas where heavy vehicles are prevalent, contributing to overall safety and efficiency on the roads.

In many cases, designated truck routes are planned to avoid residential areas or smaller streets that are not equipped to handle heavy traffic, thus reducing the impact of large vehicles on local neighborhoods. This measure enhances safety for all road users, including pedestrians and passenger vehicles, by routing trucks to more appropriate and capable roads designed to handle their movement.