An access road is a type of road that provides entry to a particular area, facility or destination. It can be used for various purposes such as providing vehicular access to an industrial park, residential community, shopping mall, airport, hospital, school, etc., or it could lead to a recreational site like a campground, national park, beach resort, etc. The main purpose of an access road is to provide easy and convenient entry to the location that it serves. It can be a paved, gravel or unpaved road depending on its intended use and the terrain it traverses. In some cases, an access road may also serve as a bypass route for traffic during peak hours or in case of emergencies.