Tampines Expressway
The Tampines Expressway (TPE) is a highway in the north-eastern and east region of Singapore, linking the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) near Singapore Changi Airport in the east to the Central Expressway (CTE) and Seletar Expressway (SLE) in the north of the island.
Timeline of Opening
| Year | Section | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Upper Changi Rd East - Elias Rd | 1 |
| 1989 | Elias Rd - Lor Halus | 2 |
| 1996 | Lor Halus - SLE | 3 |
| 1998 | Upper Changi Flyover (PIE Changi) | Extension |
| 2008 | Tampines Flyover (KPE) | KPE |
| 2015 | Seletar Aerospace Flyover | Extension |
| 2015 | Seletar Flyover (Seletar West Link) | Extension |
| 2020 | Tampines Flyover (Halus Link) | Extension |
| 2023 | Tampines Viaduct (PIE Tuas) | Extension |
| 2024 | Seletar Link Flyover | Extension |
Interchanges
The expressway has 14 vehicular interchanges, the Seletar, Seletar Aerospace, Seletar Link, Punggol West, Punggol, Tampines, Api Api, Pasir Ris, Loyang & Upper Changi Flyovers, Changi Viaduct and Changi North Cres, Elias Rd & Tampines Link. It also has 1 road bridge and 2 rail lines crossing the expressway, the Punggol East Flyover and East–West Line & North East Line.
East bound exits
| Exit | Interchange | To |
|---|---|---|
| Expressway continued from SLE | ||
| 12 | Seletar Aerospace Flyover | Sengkang West Rd Seletar Aerospace Way Seletar Airport |
| Jalan Kayu Flyover | Jalan Kayu | |
| 11 | Seletar Link Flyover (U/C) | Seletar Link |
| 10 | Punggol West Flyover | Sengkang East Rd Punggol Way Sengkang General Hospital |
| 9 | Punggol Flyover | Punggol Rd |
| 7 | Tampines Flyover | Halus Link Lor Halus Punggol Central |
| 7A | KPE (MCE) Tampines Rd | |
| 5 | Api Api Flyover | Pasir Ris Dr 12 Tampines Ave 10 |
| 4 | - | Elias Rd |
| 3C | Pasir Ris Flyover | Pasir Ris Dr 1, 8 Tampines Ave 12 |
| 2 | Loyang Flyover | Tampines Ave 2 Loyang Ave Pasir Ris Town Changi Village |
| 2A | Tampines Viaduct | PIE (Tuas) Upper Changi Rd East |
| 1 | Upper Changi Flyover | PIE (Tuas) Upper Changi Rd North Upper Changi Rd East Bedok Town |
| 1A | - | Changi North Cres Changi North Ind Pk |
| Expressway continues as PIE (Changi Airport) | ||
West bound exits
| Exit | Interchange | To |
|---|---|---|
| Expressway continued from PIE | ||
| 2 | Loyang Flyover | Loyang Ave Pasir Ris Town Changi Village Tampines Ave 7 |
| 3A | Pasir Ris Flyover | Tampines Ave 12 |
| 3B | Pasir Ris Dr 1,8 Elias Rd | |
| 4 | - | Tampines Link |
| 5 | Api Api Flyover | Pasir Ris Dr 12 Tampines Ave 10 |
| 6 | Tampines Flyover | KPE (MCE) Halus Link Lorong Halus Punggol Central |
| 9 | Punggol Flyover | Punggol Rd |
| 10 | Punggol West Flyover | Sengkang East Rd Punggol Way Sengkang General Hospital |
| (U/C) | Seletar Link Flyover | Seletar Link |
| 12 | Jalan Kayu Flyover | Jalan Kayu |
| Seletar Aerospace Flyover | Sengkang West Rd Seletar Aerospace Way Seletar Airport | |
| 13 | Seletar Flyover | CTE (AYE) Yio Chu Kang Rd |
| 14 | Seletar West Link Yishun Ave 1 | |
| Expressway continues as SLE (BKE) | ||
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 Punggol Neighbourhood Police Centre in Punggol, Sengkang Neighbourhood Police Centre in Sengkang and Pasir Ris Neighbourhood Police Centre in Pasir Ris.
There are 2 public hospitals near this expressway. They are Changi General Hospital in Simei & Sengkang General Hospital in Sengkang.
Buses
- Public service 3, 27, 34, 37, 39, 53, 81, 85, 86, 88, 89, 89e, 109, 110, 117, 118, 161, 168, 518A, 661, 666, 858, 965, 969
- Cross Border service TS1