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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. | ||
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 | 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, personal mobility devices (PMDs) and selected vehicles are not allowed on expressways.<ref>[//www.onemotoring.com.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, personal mobility devices (PMDs) and selected vehicles are not allowed on expressways.<ref>[//www.onemotoring.com.sg/content/onemotoring/home/driving/road_safety_and_vehicle_rules/driving-in-expressway-and-tunnel.html "Driving on Expressways & in Tunnels"]. One Motoring.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 11:30, 4 July 2020
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.
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, personal mobility devices (PMDs) and selected vehicles are not allowed on expressways.[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.