- (a) To qualify for an interstate loop or spur, a city or town must be within five miles of the farthest interstate interchange involved and be on the old highway replaced by the interstate route.
- (b) Interstate loops and spurs shall not be permitted to points other than incorporated cities and towns. No park, lodge, historic point, public facility, marina, etc., shall be signed with an interstate loop or spur.
- (c) Loops and spurs shall be placed only upon the state numbered highway system with the exception that short stretches of a local road may be used to complete a loop. When it is necessary to use a local roadway, such use shall be with the full concurrence of the local governing body having jurisdiction on such road, and shall be for guidance purposes only. The local road shall not become part of the highway system. The Department of Transportation shall not be responsible in any way for maintenance or operation of traffic on such roads.
- (d) Loops and spurs shall direct the interstate traveler to the business area of the city or town and shall not deviate from a direct path (subject to other provisions above) which directly serves a particular private or public facility, point of interest, etc.
- (e) Loops and spurs shall not be placed unless the route is a major highway and is wholly adequate to serve the business area considering both geometric design and traffic control measures.
(f) Cities and towns otherwise qualifying for an interstate loop or spur shall have the following services available to the interstate traveler:
- (1) Lodging - Minimum of 25 rooms; national accreditation; open all year.
- (2) Food - Minimum of 75 seats; health certification; open normal meal hours 7 days per week; open all year, including holidays.
- (3) Gas - Fuel and oil available 24 hours per day; mechanic during normal working hours; rest rooms.
- (g) Loop and/or spur signing will not be used in the State's designated metropolitan areas.
- (h) Loop and/or spur signing will not be used on turnpike routes carrying Interstate designations.
Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1384, eff 5-11-00