Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway
Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE) is one of the expressways which is partially-opened and under construction in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The 29.8-kilometre (18.5 mi) expressway connects Taman Melati and Klang Gates from Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 to Kerinchi Link near Pantai and University of Malaya. The alignment of Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway will traverse north to south of Kuala Lumpur and will serve areas such as University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Wangsa Maju, Setiawangsa, Ampang, the Tun Razak Exchange & Bandar Malaysia development corridor and Kerinchi as well as providing a connection to Kuala Lumpur-Karak Experessay to the east coast. It was built and maintained by Ekovest Berhad. It is formerly known as DUKE Phase 3.[1][2]
Expressway 39 | |
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Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE) Lebuhraya Setiawangsa–Pantai | |
Route information | |
Maintained by Ekovest Berhad | |
Length | 29.8 km (18.5 mi) |
Existed | 2016–present |
History | Opened in stages –Section 4: 22 December 2021 (Wangsa Maju-Setiawangsa) –Section 1 to 3: 1 November 2023 (Kerinchi-Wangsa Maju) |
Major junctions | |
From | FT 28 Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 |
FT 2 Genting Klang–Pahang Highway Jalan Setiawangsa Jalan Ampang Jalan Kampung Pandan East–West Link Expressway East–West Link Expressway (Salak Expressway) | |
To | Sprint Expressway Kerinchi Link |
Location | |
Country | Malaysia |
Primary destinations | Gombak, Taman Melati, Genting Klang, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Ampang, Kampung Pandan, Bandar Malaysia, Kerinchi, Pantai |
Highway system | |
Route background
The expressway is still under construction but some sections are to open up gradually. Most sections of this expressway are elevated. Once completed, it will have seven interchanges and a few toll plazas.
It is a dual-two carriageway with four lanes (two lanes on either direction). It is constructed according to JKR R6 design standards being defined in the Arahan Teknik 8/86: A Guide on Geometric Design of Roads (controlled-access expressway with design speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour [75 mph] and a lane width of 3.56 metres [11.7 ft]).[3]
History
It is formerly known as DUKE Phase 3, Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway and a part of the DUKE Extension Expressway Project but upon construction it is changed to a different name and uses Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway instead.[4] On 12 April 2021, the expressway has been given a title on the Malaysia Book Of Records for 2 categories with are the longest prestressed T shape concrete bridge and longest T shaped prestressed concrete beam. There are 424 BH beams used and the longest bridge that used the BH Girder is 67.5 meters long.[5][6]
On 22 December 2021, Section 4 of the road (Taman Melati to Setiawangsa) was opened to the public.[7] Currently, it is the only section of the road that is opened.
Features
- The whole main link of the expressway will be elevated entirely.[8]
- Starting at Kampung Pandan, the expressway will be a double-decker flyover.
- One of only few highways in Malaysia to have a double-decker flyover.
- All toll plazas are elevated.
- Kuala Lumpur skyline can be seen on parts of the highway.
Toll rates
Class | Type of vehicles | Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)) |
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0 | Motorcycles, bicycles or vehicles with 2 or less wheels | Free |
1 | Vehicles with 2 axles and 3 or 4 wheels excluding taxis | RM 3.50 |
2 | Vehicles with 2 axles and 5 or 6 wheels excluding buses | RM 7.00 |
3 | Vehicles with 3 or more axles | RM 10.50 |
4 | Taxis | RM 1.80 |
5 | Buses | RM 3.50 |
Junction list
Below is a list of interchanges (exits) and toll plazas along Setiawangsa - Pantai Expressway. Exits are arranged in ascending numerical order from North to South. The entire highway is in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. Section 4 (Taman Melati to Setiawangsa) of the highway is the only opened section currently.
Legend:
- I/C - interchange, I/S - intersection, RSA - Rest and service area, OBR - overhead bridge restaurant, L/B - layby, V/P - vista point, TN - tunnel, T/P - toll plaza, BR - bridge
1.000 km = 0.621 mi; 1.000 mi = 1.609 km
Concurrency Terminus • Incomplete access • Unopened
Controversy
- Jalan U-Thant residents filed a lawsuit claiming the expressway built next to their houses disregards the impact on their health and well-being with the increased noise levels and air pollution.
- A Facebook page was created protesting against the construction claiming many reasons the expressway is bad for a lot of aspects.
- While the expressway was under construction, roads under the expressway alignment were severely damaged as a result of poor construction site maintenance and had problems such as potholes, poor lighting, faulty traffic lights and poor drainage that caused implications including accidents as well as damages to the vehicles using these roads.
Progress
Until December 2021, only sections of the highway from Taman Melati to Jelatek are fully completed and opened. As of October 2023, the unopened sections of the highway are fully completed and is waiting for the whole alignment of the expressway to be opened soon.[9]
Gallery
- SPE Expressway under construction at Bandar Malaysia near East–West Link Expressway Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway
- Genting Klang Intersection under construction
- SPE Highway under construction at TARUC
- SPE Highway under construction at Jalan Ampang
- SPE Highway under construction at Jalan Chan Sow Lin
- SPE exit ramp/end of expressway at Taman Melati
- Completed SPE Highway section seen from Jalan Ampang
See also
References
- "Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE)". RLB | Asia. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- "Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE) | DUKE Highway". www.duke.com.my. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- "Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 8-86 - A Guide On Geometric Design of Roads | Traffic | Lane". Scribd. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- "Malaysian Highway Authority - Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE)".
- "KKR Malaysia Instagram - Malaysia Book of Records".
- "KKR Malaysia Instagram - Malaysia Book of Records".
- "Setiawangsa Pantai Expressway - DUKE 3". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- "SETIAWANGSA-PANTAI EXPRESSWAY (SPE) | DUKE Highway". www.duke.com.my. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- Menelusuri Perkembangan Lebuhraya SPE / DUKE 3 | September 2023, retrieved 2023-10-18