1. A street or road that provides access to a main thoroughfare, building, or area
The access road connects the residential area to the main highway.
A rua de acesso conecta o bairro residencial à rodovia principal.
2. A secondary street used for entry or exit to a specific location or district
We took the access road to avoid traffic on the main street.
Pegamos a rua de acesso para evitar o trânsito da rua principal.