Shoulder

Shoulder

What is a hard shoulder? We explain what the hard shoulder is, what design they can come in and who will primarily operate it.

The hard shoulder is the part of the road that lies at the side of the roadway. The hard shoulder can be grass-clad, gravel-covered or paved. In Sweden, the hard shoulder is regularly paved with asphalt. It will primarily be used by cyclists, pedestrians, moped riders and LGF vehicles.

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