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The '''expressways of Singapore''' are special roads that allow motorists to travel quickly from one urban area to another. All of them are dual carriageways with grade-separated access. They usually have three to four lanes in each direction, although there are two-lane or five-lane carriageways in some places. There are nine expressways, including the new Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway, which was completed in September 2008, and another one to start construction in 2008, the Marina Coastal Expressway. Studies about the feasibility of additional expressways are ongoing.<br>
'''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, 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.


Construction on the first expressway, the Pan Island Expressway, started in 1966. The other expressways were completed in stages, with the Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway being the most recently completed, in 2008. Today, there are 160 km of expressways in Singapore.<br>
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>


The Singaporean expressway networks are connected with Malaysian expressway networks via Ayer Rajah Expressway (connects with the Second Link Expressway in Malaysia) and Bukit Timah Expressway (connects with the Skudai Highway via Johor–Singapore Causeway).<br>
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>


==External Links==
==List of Expressways==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressways_of_Singapore Wikipedia Article]
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]] (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 2026)''<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)
*[[Seletar Expressway]] (SLE)
*[[Tampines Expressway]] (TPE)
 
==Emergency Services==
*Police (SPF) - '''999'''<br>
*Fire / Medical (SCDF) - '''995'''<br>
*Breakdown (LTA EMAS Recovery) - '''1800-2255-582'''
 
==References==
<references/>
 
==External links==
* [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressways_of_Singapore Wikipedia Article]
 
[[Category:Roads]]

Latest revision as of 19:09, 23 March 2022

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, 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.

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]

Emergency Services[edit]

  • Police (SPF) - 999
  • Fire / Medical (SCDF) - 995
  • Breakdown (LTA EMAS Recovery) - 1800-2255-582

References[edit]

  1. "The A(YE), B(KE) and C(TE) of Expressways". National Library Singapore.
  2. "PAN ISLAND EXPRESSWAY (PIE)". Land Transport Authority (Archived).
  3. "Marina Coastal Expressway To Open On 29 December 2013". Land Transport Authority (Archived, 13 November 2013).
  4. "Road Traffic (Expressway Traffic) Rules". Singapore Statutes Online.
  5. "Driving on Expressways & in Tunnels". One Motoring.
  6. "Expressways". Land Transport Authority.
  7. "North-South Corridor". Land Transport Authority.

External links[edit]