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'''Expressways | '''Expressways''' are dedicated roads that enable motorists to travel 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 for breakdowns and emergency use. | ||
There are also designated shelters under the flyovers for motorcyclists to utilise in the event of wet weather and designated areas in tunnels where emergency public phones and fire extinguishers are available for use in event of emergencies. | |||
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> | ||
All open expressways have a maximum speed limit of 90km/h, and between 70km/h and 80km/h in expressway tunnels.<ref>[//sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/RTA1961-N6?DocDate=20181102 "Road Traffic (Expressway Traffic) Rules"]. Singapore Statutes Online.</ref> Pedestrians, bicycles, personal mobility devices (PMDs) not allowed on expressways, while selected vehicles exceeding height limit are not allowed in tunnels.<ref>[// | All open expressways have a maximum speed limit of 90km/h, and between 70km/h and 80km/h in expressway tunnels.<ref>[//sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/RTA1961-N6?DocDate=20181102 "Road Traffic (Expressway Traffic) Rules"]. Singapore Statutes Online.</ref> Pedestrians, bicycles, personal mobility devices (PMDs) not allowed on expressways, while selected vehicles exceeding height limit are not allowed in tunnels.<ref>[//https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/driving/road_safety_and_vehicle_rules/driving-in-expressway-and-tunnel.html "Driving on Expressways & in Tunnels"]. One Motoring.</ref> | ||
==List of Expressways== | ==List of Expressways== | ||
There are currently ten expressways in operation, spanning at 160km.<ref>[//www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/driving_in_singapore/expressways.html "Expressways"]. Land Transport Authority.</ref> | There are currently ten expressways in operation, spanning at 160km.<ref>[//www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/getting_around/driving_in_singapore/expressways.html "Expressways"]. Land Transport Authority.</ref> | ||
*[[Ayer Rajah Expressway]] | *[[Ayer Rajah Expressway]] (AYE) | ||
*[[Bukit Timah Expressway]] | *[[Bukit Timah Expressway]] (BKE) | ||
*[[Central Expressway]] | *[[Central Expressway]] (CTE) | ||
*[[East Coast Parkway]] | *[[East Coast Parkway]] (ECP) | ||
*[[Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway]] | *[[Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway]] (KPE) | ||
*[[Kranji Expressway]] | *[[Kranji Expressway]] (KJE) | ||
*[[Marina Coastal Expressway]] | *[[Marina Coastal Expressway]] (MCE) | ||
*[[North-South Corridor]] ''(to be completed in | *[[North-South Corridor]] (NSC) ''(to be completed in phases from 2027)''<ref> [//www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/upcoming_projects/road_commuter_facilities/north_south_corridor.html "North-South Corridor"]. Land Transport Authority.</ref> | ||
*[[Pan Island Expressway]] | *[[Pan Island Expressway]] (PIE) | ||
*[[Seletar Expressway]] | *[[Seletar Expressway]] (SLE) | ||
*[[Tampines Expressway]] | *[[Tampines Expressway]] (TPE) | ||
==Emergency Services== | |||
*Police (SPF) - '''999'''<br> | |||
*Fire / Ambulance (SCDF) - '''995'''<br> | |||
*Breakdown (LTA EMAS Recovery) - '''1800-225-5582''' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:31, 12 July 2024
Expressways are dedicated roads that enable motorists to travel 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 for breakdowns and emergency use.
There are also designated shelters under the flyovers for motorcyclists to utilise in the event of wet weather and designated areas in tunnels where emergency public phones and fire extinguishers are available for use in event of emergencies.
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[edit]
There are currently ten expressways in operation, spanning at 160km.[6]
- Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE)
- Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE)
- Central Expressway (CTE)
- East Coast Parkway (ECP)
- Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE)
- Kranji Expressway (KJE)
- Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE)
- North-South Corridor (NSC) (to be completed in phases from 2027)[7]
- Pan Island Expressway (PIE)
- Seletar Expressway (SLE)
- Tampines Expressway (TPE)
Emergency Services[edit]
- Police (SPF) - 999
- Fire / Ambulance (SCDF) - 995
- Breakdown (LTA EMAS Recovery) - 1800-225-5582
References[edit]
- ↑ "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.