Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway
The Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) is a expressway connecting East Coast Parkway (ECP) in the south and Tampines Expressway (TPE) in the north-east. It is the longest subterranean road tunnel in Southeast Asia. It is also believed to be the world's sixth longest underground road project at its time under construction. The KPE had extended its southern end to link to Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), with the extension being known as Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE).
Timeline of Opening
| Year | Section | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ECP - PIE | 1 |
| 2008 | PIE - TPE | 2 |
| 2013 | Connected to MCE | MCE |
Interchanges
The expressway has 8 vehicular interchanges, the Tampines, Buangkok, Defu & Kallang Flyovers, Bartley Rd East, Sims Ave, Nicoll Highway & Upper Paya Lebar Rd.
North bound exits
| Exit | Interchange | To |
|---|---|---|
| Expressway continued from MCE | ||
| 2B | Kallang Bahru Flyover | PIE (Tuas) |
| Aljunied West Flyover | PIE (Changi Airport) | |
| 5 | - | Upper Paya Lebar Rd |
| 6 | - | Bartley Rd East |
| End of tunnel | ||
| 9A | Defu Flyover | Tampines Rd Hougang Town Tampines Ave 10 |
| 9B | Buangkok Flyover | Buangkok Dr (Sengkang) |
| 9C | Tampines Flyover | TPE (CTE / SLE) Halus Link Punggol Central |
| Expressway continues as TPE (PIE) | ||
South bound exits
| Exit | Interchange | To |
|---|---|---|
| Expressway continued from TPE | ||
| 10 | Buangkok Flyover | Buangkok Dr (Tampines Rd) |
| 9A | Defu Flyover | Tampines Rd |
| Start of tunnel | ||
| 6 | - | Airport Rd |
| 3 | KPE-PIE | PIE (Tuas) |
| 2C | - | Sims Ave |
| 2A | - | Nicoll Highway |
| 1A (Exit as 1) |
KPE-ECP | ECP (Changi Airport) |
| 1 | ECP (City) Sheares Ave | |
| Expressway continues as MCE (AYE) | ||
Emergency Services
- Police (SPF) - 999
- Fire / Medical (SCDF) - 995
- Breakdown (LTA EMAS Recovery) - 1800-2255-582
There are 3 police centres (or police stations) near this expressway. They are the Geylang Neighbourhood Police Centre in Geylang, Hougang Neighbourhood Police Centre in Hougang & Sengkang Neighbourhood Police Centre in Sengkang.
There is 1 public hospital near this expressway. It is the Sengkang General Hospital in Sengkang.
Buses
- Public service 43e, 53, 81, 518, 654, 661, 672