Wednesday August 16, 10:17
PM
Motorists can use
the new Kallang Way Flyover from Sunday
Motorists travelling between Sims Way and Nicoll Highway have a new
and shorter route to try out, come Sunday morning.
Motorists travelling on the Pan-Island Expressway towards Changi
can make use of the new two-lane, Kallang Way Flyover to head
towards Sims Avenue, Guillemard Road and Nicoll Highway.
The flyover is located at the interchange between the PIE and the
future Kallang/Paya Lebar Expressway.
The Land Transport Authority says motorists using it could save
nearly 20 minutes during peak hours and 10 minutes during off-peak
hours.
They also avoid four traffic junctions along Kallang Way, Aljunied
Road and Lorong 22 Geylang.
This flyover is the second of three flyovers costing a total of
$256 million.
The first flyover was opened last year September and the third
flyover will open mid-2007.
The three flyovers will form the 12 km Kallang/Paya Lebar
Expressway that will stretch from East Coast Parkway to Tampines
Expressway.
And two-thirds of this expressway will be underground.
Prior to the opening of the Kallang/Paya Lebar Expressway, several
roads will be closed in the wee hours of the mornings of Friday,
Saturday and Sunday for the placing of gantry signs and other
works. - CNA/ch