Climbing lane

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001158",
  "term": "Climbing lane",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An additional lane provided on an uphill grade of a roadway to accommodate slower-moving vehicles, such as heavy trucks. This lane allows faster traffic to pass without impedance, maintaining traffic flow and reducing congestion. Climbing lanes are typically implemented on grades exceeding 3% over a sustained distance.",
  "synonyms": [
    "crawler lane"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "crawler lane"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Überholspur",
    "es": "carril de ascenso",
    "fr": "voie d'escalade"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/climbing-lane/"
}