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'''Expressways in Singapore''' are dedicated roads that enable motorists to travel at high speeds from one urban area to another without traffic lights or traffic junctions.<ref>[//www.nlb.gov.sg/biblioasia/2018/07/08/the-aye-bke-and-cte-of-expressways/ "The A(YE), B(KE) and C(TE) of Expressways"]. National Library Singapore.</ref> They are designed with wide dual carriageways and multiple lanes in each direction. | '''Expressways in Singapore''' are dedicated roads that enable motorists to travel at high speeds from one urban area to another without traffic lights or traffic junctions.<ref>[//www.nlb.gov.sg/biblioasia/2018/07/08/the-aye-bke-and-cte-of-expressways/ "The A(YE), B(KE) and C(TE) of Expressways"]. National Library Singapore.</ref> They are designed with wide dual carriageways and multiple lanes in each direction, with road shoulders found in a majority of areas on the extreme left lane. There are also designated shelters under the flyovers for motorcyclists to utilise in the event of wet weather. | ||
Construction on the first expressway, the Pan Island Expressway, started in 1966.<ref>[//web.archive.org/web/20130929203618/http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/roads-and-motoring/projects/pan-island-expressway-pie.html "PAN ISLAND EXPRESSWAY (PIE)"]. Land Transport Authority (Archived).</ref> Other expressways were built and opened progressively in stages, with the Marina Coastal Expressway being the most recent to open, in 2013.<ref>[//web.archive.org/web/20140713045258/http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=423506b1-f4f6-4631-a50e-c5560cf5d2c1 "Marina Coastal Expressway To Open On 29 December 2013"]. Land Transport Authority (Archived, 13 November 2013).</ref> | Construction on the first expressway, the Pan Island Expressway, started in 1966.<ref>[//web.archive.org/web/20130929203618/http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/roads-and-motoring/projects/pan-island-expressway-pie.html "PAN ISLAND EXPRESSWAY (PIE)"]. Land Transport Authority (Archived).</ref> Other expressways were built and opened progressively in stages, with the Marina Coastal Expressway being the most recent to open, in 2013.<ref>[//web.archive.org/web/20140713045258/http://app.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=423506b1-f4f6-4631-a50e-c5560cf5d2c1 "Marina Coastal Expressway To Open On 29 December 2013"]. Land Transport Authority (Archived, 13 November 2013).</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:50, 17 March 2022
Expressways in Singapore are dedicated roads that enable motorists to travel at high speeds from one urban area to another without traffic lights or traffic junctions.[1] They are designed with wide dual carriageways and multiple lanes in each direction, with road shoulders found in a majority of areas on the extreme left lane. There are also designated shelters under the flyovers for motorcyclists to utilise in the event of wet weather.
Construction on the first expressway, the Pan Island Expressway, started in 1966.[2] Other expressways were built and opened progressively in stages, with the Marina Coastal Expressway being the most recent to open, in 2013.[3]
All open expressways have a maximum speed limit of 90km/h, and between 70km/h and 80km/h in expressway tunnels.[4] Pedestrians, bicycles, personal mobility devices (PMDs) not allowed on expressways, while selected vehicles exceeding height limit are not allowed in tunnels.[5]
List of Expressways
There are currently ten expressways in operation, spanning at 160km.[6]
- Ayer Rajah Expressway
- Bukit Timah Expressway
- Central Expressway
- East Coast Parkway
- Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway
- Kranji Expressway
- Marina Coastal Expressway
- North-South Corridor (to be completed in 2026)[7]
- Pan Island Expressway
- Seletar Expressway
- Tampines Expressway
References
- ↑ "The A(YE), B(KE) and C(TE) of Expressways". National Library Singapore.
- ↑ "PAN ISLAND EXPRESSWAY (PIE)". Land Transport Authority (Archived).
- ↑ "Marina Coastal Expressway To Open On 29 December 2013". Land Transport Authority (Archived, 13 November 2013).
- ↑ "Road Traffic (Expressway Traffic) Rules". Singapore Statutes Online.
- ↑ "Driving on Expressways & in Tunnels". One Motoring.
- ↑ "Expressways". Land Transport Authority.
- ↑ "North-South Corridor". Land Transport Authority.