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'''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 | '''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. | ||
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>[//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> | 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> | ||
==Features== | |||
On Expressways, there are designated 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. | |||
==List of Expressways== | ==List of Expressways== | ||
There are currently ten expressways | There are currently ten expressways, 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]] (AYE) | *[[Ayer Rajah Expressway]] (AYE) | ||
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*[[Kranji Expressway]] (KJE) | *[[Kranji Expressway]] (KJE) | ||
*[[Marina Coastal Expressway]] (MCE) | *[[Marina Coastal Expressway]] (MCE) | ||
*[[North-South Corridor]] (NSC) ''(to be | *[[North-South Corridor]] (NSC) ''(to be opened 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]] (PIE) | *[[Pan Island Expressway]] (PIE) | ||
*[[Seletar Expressway]] (SLE) | *[[Seletar Expressway]] (SLE) | ||
*[[Tampines Expressway]] (TPE) | *[[Tampines Expressway]] (TPE) | ||
===Semi-Expressways=== | |||
These semi-expressways are scaled down versions of expressways, with speed limit following the rules applied to main roads. Like with expressways, semi-expressways allow motorists to travel quickly from one urban area to another with the use of viaducts, overpasses and tunnels. | |||
*Bukit Timah Road | |||
*Jurong Island Highway | |||
*Nicoll Highway | |||
*Outer Ring Road System (ORRS) | |||
*West Coast Highway | |||
==Emergency Services== | ==Emergency Services== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:24, 30 May 2025
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.
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]
Features
On Expressways, there are designated 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.
List of Expressways
There are currently ten expressways, 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 opened in phases from 2027) [7]
- Pan Island Expressway (PIE)
- Seletar Expressway (SLE)
- Tampines Expressway (TPE)
Semi-Expressways
These semi-expressways are scaled down versions of expressways, with speed limit following the rules applied to main roads. Like with expressways, semi-expressways allow motorists to travel quickly from one urban area to another with the use of viaducts, overpasses and tunnels.
- Bukit Timah Road
- Jurong Island Highway
- Nicoll Highway
- Outer Ring Road System (ORRS)
- West Coast Highway
Emergency Services
- Police (SPF) - 999
- Fire / Ambulance (SCDF) - 995
- Breakdown (LTA EMAS Recovery) - 1800-225-5582
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.