Rest Areas

Caltrans provides Safety Roadside Rest Areas as a part of the State Highway System pursuant to Streets and Highways Code, Sections 218-226.5. Safety Roadside Rest Areas provide opportunities for travelers to safely stop, stretch, take a nap, use the restroom, get water, check maps, place telephone calls, switch drivers, check vehicles and loads, and exercise pets. Rest areas reduce drowsy and distracted driving and provide a safe and convenient alternative to unsafe parking along the roadside. This dataset provides the detail rest area information collected from Right of Way and the Statewide Rest Areas List from Division of Maintenance. The data was last updated on 08-15-2023, Verification Source: CT Public Facilities Inventory List.In some cases, rest areas are closed temporarily for maintenance, the facility web links will help to check the current status of the rest areas.