Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway
Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE), is under construction and one of the expressways 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]
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| Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE) | |
| Route information | |
| Maintained by Konsortium Lebuhraya Utara-Timur (Kuala Lumpur) Sdn Bhd (Kesturi) with its subsidiary Ekovest Berhad | |
| Length | 29.8 km (18.5 mi) |
| Existed | 2016–present |
| Major junctions | |
| From | |
Jalan Setiawangsa Jalan Ampang Jalan Kampung Pandan (Salak Expressway) | |
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| Location | |
| 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 3.5 metres [11 ft]). Since the road was not finished yet, not much is currently known about its exit routes.[3]
History
It is formerly known as DUKE Phase 3,
. a part of the DUKE Extension Expressway Project but upon construction it is changed to a different name and uses
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]
Features
- The whole main link of the expressway will not be on the ground and are elevated entirely.
- 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
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. No sections of the highway are opened yet. The junction list currently shows junctions that are completed and yet to be opened.
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
| km | Exit | Name | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 |
EXIT -- | Taman Melati I/C | North
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Exit only to northbound |
-- |
EXIT -- | Genting Klang I/C | West
Jalan Genting Klang - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Setapak
|
Exit only from northbound |
-- |
T/P | Setiawangsa Toll Plaza | SmartTAG Touch 'n Go RFIDTag | Elevated toll plaza |
-- |
EXIT -- | Setiawangsa I/C | West
Jalan Setiawangsa - Jelatek, Wangsa Maju, Setiawangsa, AU 1
|
Toll plaza for entry roads |
-- |
EXIT -- | Jalan Ampang I/C | South
Jalan Ampang - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Taman U-Thant, Bukit Bintang Jalan 1/76 - Kampung Pandan, Taman Maluri, Pandan Jaya
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Entry only from |
-- |
EXIT -- | Bulatan Kampung Pandan I/C | West
Jalan Tun Razak - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Hospital
|
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.
Progress
Until May 2021, only sections of the highway from Taman Melati to Jelatek are fully completed and yet to be opened. The rest are still under construction or unpaved.[7]
Gallery
SPE Expressway under construction at Bandar Malaysia near
Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway
Genting Klang Intersection under construction
SPE Highway under construction at TARUC
SPE Highway under construction at Jalan Ampang
SPE exit ramp/end of expressway at Taman Melati
See also
References
- "Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE)". RLB | Asia. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
- "Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE) | DUKE Highway". www.duke.com.my. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
- "Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 8-86 - A Guide On Geometric Design of Roads | Traffic | Lane". Scribd. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
- "Malaysian Highway Authority - Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE)".
- "KKR Malaysia Instagram - Malaysia Book of Records".
- "KKR Malaysia Instagram - Malaysia Book of Records".
- SPE / DUKE 3 Highway Penerangan Penuh ( Malaysia First Fully Eleveted Highway ), retrieved 2021-11-21

