Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway Explained

Country:MYS
Length Km:29.8
Route:39
History:Opened in stages
–Section 4: 22 December 2021 (Wangsa Maju-Setiawangsa)
–Section 1 to 3: 4 November 2023 (Kerinchi-Wangsa Maju)
Junction: Genting Klang–Pahang Highway
Jalan Setiawangsa
Jalan Ampang
Jalan Kampung Pandan
East–West Link Expressway
(Salak Expressway)
Established:2016
Terminus A: Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2
Terminus B: Kerinchi Link and Federal Highway
Maint:Ekovest Berhad
Destinations:Gombak, Taman Melati, Genting Klang, Setiawangsa, Wangsa Maju, Ampang, Kampung Pandan, Bandar Malaysia, Kerinchi, Pantai
Type:E
Alternate Name:Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE)
Photo Notes:SPE heading towards its western terminus at Kerinchi interchange with the Petaling Jaya skyline in the background

Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE) is a 29.8km (18.5miles) expressway in Klang Valley, Malaysia that connects Taman Melati and Klang Gates from Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 to - Kerinchi Link and Federal Highway at Kerinchi near Pantai and University of Malaya. The alignment of this highway will traverse north to south of Kuala Lumpur and will serve areas such as Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Wangsa Maju, Setiawangsa, Ampang, the Tun Razak Exchange and Bandar Malaysia development corridor 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]

Route background

Most sections of this expressway are elevated. It has seven interchanges and a few toll plazas which are all elevated as well. It is a dual-two carriageway with six and four lanes (three or two lanes on either direction) without an emergency lane. 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 120km/h and a lane width of 3.56m (11.68feet)).[3]

History

It is formerly known as DUKE Phase 3, and 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 two categories, which are the longest prestressed T-shaped 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] The rest of the highway (Sections 1-3) of the road (Kerinchi to Wangsa Maju) was opened on 3 November 2023.

Features

Toll rates

ClassType of vehiclesRate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0Motorcycles, bicycles or vehicles with 2 or less wheelsFree
1Vehicles with 2 axles and 3 or 4 wheels excluding taxisRM 3.50
2Vehicles with 2 axles and 5 or 6 wheels excluding busesRM 7.00
3Vehicles with 3 or more axlesRM 10.50
4TaxisRM 1.80
5BusesRM 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.[9]

Legend:

!km!Exit!Name!Destinations!Notes

0
Through to Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2Taman Melati I/CNorth
Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 - Taman Melati, Gombak, Sungai Buloh, Batu Caves, Selayang
Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway - Kuantan, IIUM, Karak
Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway - Jalan Duta, Segambut, Ipoh
Exit only to northbound

--
I/CTAR UMT I/CTunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology (TAR UMT) LiLO interchange, entry only from northbound and exit to both bounds

--
3915Genting Klang I/CWest
Jalan Genting Klang - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Setapak,
Jalan Gombak - Gombak, Bentong, Janda Baik
Exit only from northbound

--
T/PWangsa Maju Toll Plaza MyRFIDElevated toll plaza

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3912Setiawangsa I/CWest
- Jalan Duta, Segambut, Ipoh

South
Setiawangsa - Jelatek, Wangsa Maju, Setiawangsa, AU 1

East
- Ulu Klang, AU 2, Ampang, Taman Melawati
- Seremban, Cheras, Sri Petaling, Sungai Besi
- Hulu Langat, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Kajang, Semenyih
Toll plaza for entry roads towards PantaiStacked interchange

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3911Ampang I/CWest
- KLCC, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Tun Razak

East
- Ampang, Ampang Jaya
- Seremban, Cheras, Sri Petaling, Sungai Besi
Entry only from Stacked interchange.

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3909Bulatan Kampung Pandan I/CBulatan Kampung PandanNorth
Jalan Tun Razak - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Hospital NortheastJalan Kampung Pandan - Kampung Pandan, Taman Maluri, Desa Pandan, Ampang

South
- Serdang, Sungai Besi, Putrajaya, UPM
Jalan Cheras - Cheras, Loke Yew, Kajang

West
Jalan Bukit Bintang - Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Southwest
- Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, KLIA

Southeast
Jalan Nahkoda Yusuf
Cheras Perdana, Pandan Indah
IKEA Cheras, MyTown, Sunway Velocity
Stacked interchange on top of Kampung Pandan Roundabout

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T/PChan Sow Lin Toll Plaza MyRFIDDouble decker toll plaza

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39--Bandar Malaysia I/CBandar MalaysiaWill be constructed once Bandar Malaysia is completed

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3905Salak I/CSouth
(D) - Sri Petaling, Bukit Jalil, Sungai Besi, Serdang
- Seremban, Melaka, Johor Bahru

East
- Cheras, Taman Connaught, Taman Cuepacs
- Cheras, Kajang, Hulu Langat
Stacked interchange

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3902Jalan Klang Lama I/CJalan Klang Lama, Jalan Syed PutraStacked interchange

29.8
3901Kerinchi I/CNorthwest
- Kerinchi Link - Kerinchi, Damansara. Penchala, Petaling Jaya
- Puchong, Putrajaya, Kepong

West
Federal Highway - Shah Alam, Klang, Petaling Jaya
Stacked interchange
1.000 km = 0.621 mi; 1.000 mi = 1.609 km Concurrency Terminus • Incomplete access • Unopened

Controversy

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE). 30 April 2021. RLB Asia. en-US.
  2. Web site: Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE) DUKE Highway. 30 April 2021. www.duke.com.my.
  3. Web site: Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 8-86 - A Guide On Geometric Design of Roads Traffic Lane. 30 April 2021. Scribd. en.
  4. Web site: Malaysian Highway Authority - Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE).
  5. Web site: KKR Malaysia Instagram - Malaysia Book of Records.
  6. Web site: KKR Malaysia Instagram - Malaysia Book of Records.
  7. Web site: Setiawangsa Pantai Expressway - DUKE 3. 23 December 2021. www.facebook.com. en.
  8. Web site: SETIAWANGSA-PANTAI EXPRESSWAY (SPE) DUKE Highway . 2023-10-18 . www.duke.com.my.
  9. Web site: FEDERAL GAZETTE .