Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway

last SG · 2007-12-05T18:23:16+00:00

name me blur/blind or idiert..i cant find any exit to nicoll from KPE(ecp) direction...and end up i hit ecp..paid double for erp...the only exit i see from m...

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KPE Tunnel Discovery Drives Home Safety Messages
For Communities Living Along KPE Route

http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1829

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Channel NewsAsia - Thursday, September 27

KPE discovery tour focuses on engineering challenges, tunnel safety

SINGAPORE: When fully completed next year, the KallangPaya Lebar Expressway (KPE) will be the longest underground expressway in Southeast Asia, with nine kilometres constructed as an underground tunnel.

The Land Transport Authority invited some 2,500 people who live around the KPE to the twoday Discovery Tour where visitors learn about the engineering challenges and take part in interactive games for a better understanding of tunnel safety.

Frankie Tan, who lives on the KPE route, was initially inconvenienced by the construction, but "we managed to get over it and took it all in our stride. It is more satisfying now to see this engineering marvel being completed."

The first phase, which connects the East Coast Parkway (ECP) to the PanIsland Expressway (PIE), will be opened on October 26.

With the opening just weeks away, the authorities have been doing some finetuning.

Chuah Han Leong, deputy director of the KPE project, said: "Emergency planning is something we refine as we go along. We have been doing a lot of tests.

"This is what we call part of the integrated testing and commissioning process. And we have actually developed many scenarios of possible accidents within the tunnel."

A series of safety events and tests, including a fire scenario, are planned for next Saturday (October 6). CNA/ac

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Channel NewsAsia - Saturday, October 6

Mock accident staged at KPE to test emergency readiness

SINGAPORE: In just about three weeks, the first phase of the KallangPaya Lebar Expressway (KPE) will open to traffic.

When fully completed, it will be the longest underground road tunnel in Southeast Asia.

To test the emergency preparedness of agencies involved should an emergency occur in the tunnel, a mock accident was enacted at the KPE on Saturday.

The exercise was also to educate the public and motorists on what they should do in the event of an emergency in the tunnel.

Over 300 personnel and 50 vehicles were involved in the exercise. Some of the participants included residents living along the expressway.

Rows of cars came to a screeching halt in the tunnel, as there was a threevehicle collision in front.

The crash caused a car to overturn, passengers on a bus were injured and another car went up in flames.

As special pipes sucked out smoke and pumped in fresh air, emergency personnel opened the metal shutters to the adjoining, unaffected tunnel.

If there is a big accident, some lanes of the unaffected tunnel will be closed to traffic so that emergency vehicles can use it to go through to the accident site.

Within minutes, firemen swung into action, dousing out flames, rescuing trapped drivers and rushing injured passengers to safety in the adjoining tunnel for emergency treatment.

The exercise was not just about getting the injured to safety but also getting stranded motorists safely out of the accident tunnel.

In the event of a major accident which involves closing off the entire tunnel, the motorists who are trapped inside can make a speedy exit through escape staircases located every 500 metres along the KPE tunnel.

The staircases lead to the roads on the surface.

Transport Minister Raymond Lim was there to watch the entire exercise.

He said this was just one of a series of exercises to test various disaster scenarios, and for public education.

"The key thing is that this is the longest tunnel that we will have in Singapore. In fact, its the longest underground tunnel in Southeast Asia. So, because it is the first time Singaporeans will be driving for such long distances underground, we need to really educate them. So we have installed a whole programme to try and get these safety messages across to Singaporeans," Mr Lim said.

Also present were external consultants who have experience in tunnel safety in Europe.

Residents who participated in the exercise found it useful but they also had some suggestions.

One of them, William Seow, suggested that there should be "some simple things to carry the handicapped up from the tunnel".

Phase one of the KallangPaya Lebar Expressway opens on 26 October. CNA/ir

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Originally posted by SMRT Buses:
Channel NewsAsia - Thursday, September 27

[b]KPE discovery tour focuses on engineering challenges, tunnel safety

SINGAPORE: When fully completed next year, the KallangPaya Lebar Expressway (KPE) will be the longest underground expressway in Southeast Asia, with nine kilometres constructed as an underground tunnel.

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I wonder how fast it be possible to hit inside the tunnel.200km/h? Laughing

Aaron8209 SG

Will take how long to go thru??

QX5216J SG

use the formula, Distance = Speed / Time Laughing

SBS9889U SG

Anyone saw the poster or somehting like that in ur straits times/zao bao today?

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I got this so-called black & grey colour insert in today's Sunday Times about the KPE...

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Please familiarize yourself with safe tunnel driving habits & emergency procedures before entering the tunnel...

TUNNEL SAFETY INFORMATION

1) EMAS Signs Electronic signboards providing important driving information.

2) Road Shoulders

3) Escape Staircases Located every 500m next to the slow lane; stairs lead to street level

4) Emergency Cabinets Located every 50m next to the slow lane; cabinets contain fire extinguishers, alarm bell & break glass. Alternate cabinets (every 100m) house emergency phones.

5) VSL Signs Variable Speed Limit signs provide speed advisories in the tunnel.

6) Tunnel Jet Fans Provide air flow in the tunnel.

7) Cross Passage Doors Located every 100m next to the fast lane; doors lead to the opposite bound tunnel. Look for green panels with unique numbers to indicate your position during emergency.

8 ) Strobe Lights Flashing bluish-white lights located at escape staircases & cross passage doors highlight emergency exits.

9) Motorcyclist Rain Shelters Located at slip roads & main exits.

10) Lane Use Signs Green arrow (lane open for use), Flashing Amber Cross (lane closure ahead; prepare to change lanes) & Red Cross (lane closed; do not proceed on indicated lane.

SAFE TUNNEL DRIVING HABITS

1) Switch on vehicle headlights
2) Turn on your radio (Local/BBC)
3) Plan your route well in advance
4) Stay in lane
5) Follow traffic signs
6) Heavy vehicles keep left
7) Dont drive on road shoulders
8 ) Dont overtake
9) Dont tailgate
10) Dont stop your vehicle in tunnel
11) Dont speed
12) Dont attempt to change tyre or repair vehicle
13) Dont reverse your vehicle
14) Avoid cutting across lane

RESTRICTIONS/PROHIBITIONS IN TUNNEL

1) No vehicles carrying hazardous materials (e.g petrol tankers, LPG, etc)
2) No vehicles higher than 4.5m
3) No vehicles wider than 2.5m
4) No vehicles longer than 13m
5) No motorcycles with side cars attached, invalid carriages, three-wheeled vans, trailers with containers, concrete trucks, crane, excavators, road pavers, tractors, dumpers, wheel loaders bulldozers, graders, mobile concrete pumps or hydrant dispensers

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

1) Vehicle on Fire Move to road shoulder, Go to emergency cabinets along slow lane (every 50m) for extinguisher, Use emergency phone to call KPE Operations Control Centre (OCC) or 1800-CALL LTA (1800-225 5582).

2) Accident If uninjured, drive out of tunnel; stop at safe location outside tunnel & if there are injuries, use emergency phone to call KPE OCC or 1800-CALL LTA (1800-225 5582).

3) Major Obstructions Stop if all lane use signs show red crosses & tune in to any local radio station for emergency announcements.

4) Vehicle Breakdown Switch on hazard lights, Move to road shoulder & Use emergency phone to call KPE Operations Control Centre (OCC) or 1800-CALL LTA (1800-225 5582).

5) Emergency in Tunnel (In Tunnel) Follow lane use & tunnel signs, Listen to any local radio station for announcements & if youre unable to proceed, do NOT reverse vehicle. (Approaching Tunnel) Do not enter tunnel. Look at electronic signboards, Seek alternative route.

6) KEY EMERGENCY INFO Follow signs/radio announcements, Leave vehicle if necessary; find nearest escape staircase or cross passage door, Call for help on emergency phone or 1800-CALL LTA (1800-225 5582).

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Found this KPE portal website & its really informative, therefore decided to share...please visit http://www.kpeunderground.sg/

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Exercise Odyssey To Test Emergency Preparedness In
South East Asia Longest Road Tunnel

http://app.lta.gov.sg/corp_press_content.asp?start=1836

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speed lmit: 70km/h

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Countdown to Phase one opening 4 days

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Countdown to Phase one opening 3 days

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Countdown to Phase one opening 2 days

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Opening Of Phase 1, Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway On 26 October 2007, 10.00a.m.

1. Phase 1 of the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) will be opened to traffic on 26 October 2007 at 10.00am. The entire expressway will be in full operation by the end of 2008.

Opening of KPE Phase 1

2. The KPE Phase 1, which is the section from the ECP to the PIE, will be opened to the public on 26 October 2007. A total of four entry slips and four exit slips will be opened under KPE Phase 1.

3. There are two entry slips for motorists to enter the KPE (Northbound) heading towards the PIE (Eastbound), exiting near Kallang Way:

(i) Entry slip from the ECP (AYE) direction
(ii) Entry slip from the ECP (Changi) direction

4. Motorists coming from the PIE from both direction can enter the KPE (Southbound) by using the entry point near Kallang, to head towards the ECP (AYE bound), or the ECP (Changi bound), both exiting near Fort Road.

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Did anyone read the section "KPE: Highway To The Future" in today's Straits Times under the Home section & don't forget to catch the "KPE-The tunnel that moved a river airing tonight @ 9.30pm on Channel NewsAsia & Saturday @ 10.30pm on Channel 8.

KPE Nuggets

- Excavation for the KPE produced almost 5 million cubic metres of soft marine clay, an amount large enough to fill 2,000 Olympic-size swimming pools.

- 303 lane use signs inform motorist on traffic lane availability.

- 67,500 coated panels are installed on both sides of the tunnel walls, including slip roads, for better reflection.

- There are 41 staircases along the main tunnel & slip roads.

- 832 fire extinguishers are available in the tunnel, two at each emergency cabinet.

- Temperature in the tunnel is monitored by 46km of fibre optic heat detection cables. These will activate the alarm in the event of a fire.

- There are 14 entry slip roads & 12 exit slip roads along the KPE.

ceecookie SG

I wouldnt mind that if there's no speed cameras Laughing

sbst275 SG

There's speed camera Laughing

Somemore now only 3km long nia

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Channel NewsAsia - Saturday, November 3

About 600 motorists caught speeding every day since new KPE opened

SINGAPORE: About 600 motorists are caught speeding on the newlyopened KallangPaya Lebar Expressway (KPE) each day.

Cameras installed in the tunnel have captured 3,378 vehicles travelling above the speed limit of 70 kilometres per hour since it was opened a week ago.

The traffic police said this is cause for alarm because on average 10,000 speeding summons are issued in a month.

Many people do not know there are now digital speed cameras operating 24 hours a day in the tunnel. And many motorists are not fully aware that the speed limit in the tunnel is 70 kilometres per hour, not 90 kilometres per hour as in some expressways.

"In many countries, speeds in tunnels are always lower than (those) in open expressways. And in Mont Blanc where a serious accident happened before, the speed limit is now 50km/h, much lower than the 70km/h that we have in the KPE tunnel," said Land Transport Authority (LTA) s transportation chief engineer Chin Kian Keong.

To guide motorists, the LTA has put up signages and road markings.

"The figures are high because motorists are in fact speeding. They are not travelling within the speed limit of 70 kilometres an hour. They may also not be aware that there are cameras operating 24/7 Our aim at the end of the day is to bring the number to zero," said Traffic Polices Deputy Superintendent Alvin Lee Fook Wing.

Those caught speeding in the KPE in its first week will receive advisory letters or summons over the next few days.

An average of 21,000 vehicles travelled in the KallangPaya Lebar Expressway tunnel on weekdays. And on the first weekend since it opened, the number jumped to 25,000.

The Land Transport Authority said traffic along the threekilometre tunnel, which forms part of the 12kilometre expressway, has been smoothflowing. CNA/ac