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The creation of rest areas can be traced back to the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which established the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. This legislation included provisions for the construction of safety rest areas along the highways to provide drivers with a safe place to rest and recharge during their journeys.
As highways were constructed in remote and previously lightly traveled areas, facilities for motorists were often sparsely located, making it difficult for drivers to find safe places to rest. To address this issue, the American Association of State Highway Officials released a policy document in 1958 that outlined site guidelines and national standardization requirements for rest areas.
Today, rest areas are a critical component of the U.S. highway system, providing drivers with a safe and convenient place to take a break during long journeys. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, rest areas offer a welcome respite from the road, allowing drivers to rest, recharge, and continue on their journey with renewed energy and focus.
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5 months ago
Ronald Hall for
Kentucky Rest Area/Truck Haven
Very clean facility. Plenty of parking.
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5 months ago
I am Ghost for
Kentucky Rest Area/Truck Haven
Thank you for this facility! I would like truck drivers to respect this facility and the possibility to have decent restrooms and parking opportunities.
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8 months ago
Randy Chriscoe for
Kentucky Rest Area/Truck Haven
Very nice and clean. Pleasant staff.
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8 months ago
Brian Christiansen for
Kentucky Rest Area/Truck Haven
Very clean and welcoming
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10 months ago
Colby Waller for
Kentucky Rest Area/Truck Haven
Great little spot to shut down as a driver. Clean restrooms. Local Domino's will even come out and deliver if you're hungry. Never had any troubles with DOT knocking on my door waking me up for a random inspection. I hope it never occurs either.
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11 months ago
E B for
Wilkes County Rest Area
This rest area is very clean. It has lots of space to park and walk dogs on all three sides. The walking trails are a bonus! Informational displays are interesting. This is one of the nicest rest areas I have visited. I've traveled a lot.
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a year ago
Elisha Pick for
DOT WEIGHT STATION REST STOP
One of the cleanest restrooms of a rest stop I have ever gone to. The water smelled quite weird, hence the 'Do Not Drink Water' sign. Overall fine.
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a year ago
Jatnna Russell for
DOT WEIGHT STATION REST STOP
Nice weight station can’t drink the water though it’s all over the place posted DO NOT DRINK WATER. I mean I wouldn’t drink it regardless but they do have vending machines one of the vending machines is done. The one that does hot drinks (coffee)
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a year ago
Carol Ann Jason for
DOT WEIGHT STATION REST STOP
This rest stop was very convenient on our way to Maryland. There was enough parking, and the restrooms were clean. There were also some brochures available for places of interest in the area. We were glad that we didn't have to get off the highway to find a restroom on our trip.
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a year ago
Chanbo Keo for
Chambers County Safety Rest Area Westbound
Beautiful wooded rest area. The restroom buildings sit on wetland with beautiful walking trail. I love the good theme inside, very clean and well maintained. Thanks to the property management staff.
Plus, there are picnic pavilion outside too. Nice setting. ♥️
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a year ago
Maple Roads for
DOT WEIGHT STATION REST STOP
Super clean and informative about area, definitely recommend! Plenty of parking!
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a year ago
Dennis Locasto for
Fort Massac Rest Stop Westbound
Clean plenty of car parking. You may have to navigate your wat through all the parked semi trucks in the early morning that are parked there overnight. It's not directly of the expressway with one facility serving both east and west travel.
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a year ago
Lexx for
Wilkes County Rest Area
Wonderful place for travellers to take a rest and to have a walk around.
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a year ago
Daniel Donnelly for
DOT WEIGHT STATION REST STOP
Sign out front lists all the things which the Commonwealth prohibits you from doing rather than a list of all the things which you may do at this rest stop. Besides that, most of the vending machines were in working order. The landscaping and masonry were very nice. The bathrooms were clean. There are picnic tables outside for anyone who in December wants to die from pneumonia.
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a year ago
Ellie Magdolna for
Pajarito Rest Area Westbound
Busted water fountain in the desert. Was thinking about spending the night here, but not without drinking water. This is really annoying!
EDIT: Decided I have to drive 50 miles to the next rest area for water. This was supposed to be my landing spot but now here I am trying to wake up and go so I can be healthy tomorrow.
FURTHERMORE: Don’t bother driving to the Vaughn NM rest area for water! That one has the water fountains labeled “NON-POTABLE”. So you’ll have to get off the interstate somewhere to look for water!
NEW MEXICO GET YOUR REST AREAS IN ORDER!
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a year ago
Sarah Hook for
Hendersonville Rest Area Southbound
My husband and I stopped at this rest area on our way down to Florida. The rest area is easily accessible with plenty of parking. The rest area has restrooms, wi-fi, picnic areas, and food/drink vending machines. The rest area and restrooms are very clean. If you need to stretch your legs and/or use the restrooms, the Hendersonville Rest Area Southbound is the place to do it!
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a year ago
Jose Munoz for
Turnpike Concession Plaza
Good point to stop and get some rest and food great service and friendly people
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a year ago
Don Kelly for
Hendersonville Rest Area Southbound
Plenty of parking clean restrooms nice areas to walk your four-legged family members
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a year ago
Thomas Curtsinger (Duck) for
Fort Massac Rest Stop Westbound
Superclean and there's definitely a park for you to walk the dogs or simply just get out of the car and stretch your legs after a long trip. Great rest stop.
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a year ago
Melanie Woods for
Wilkes County Rest Area
We always make sure to stop here when we're going by. Lots of clean restrooms. There are several walking trails so you can stretch your legs. Dog friendly. Friendly, knowledgeable people in the visitor center waiting to answer your questions. There are always local artists wares on display, ready for purchase. Picnic areas.
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