Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway

Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE), is partially-opened, 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]

Expressway 39
Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE)
Route information
Maintained by Ekovest Berhad
Length29.8 km (18.5 mi)
Existed2016–present
HistoryOpened in stages
-Section 4: 22 December 2021 (Wangsa Maju-Setiawangsa)
Major junctions
From Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2
Major intersections Genting Klang–Pahang Highway
Jalan Setiawangsa
Jalan Ampang
Jalan Kampung Pandan
East–West Link Expressway
(Salak Expressway)
To Kerinchi Link
Location
CountryMalaysia
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 fewe 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, 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 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.
  • 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.

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:

km Exit Name Destinations Notes

0
Through to Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 Taman Melati I/C North
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/C UniTAR I/C Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (UniTAR) LiLO interchange, entry only from northbound and exit to both bounds

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

--
T/P Wangsa Maju Toll Plaza SmartTAG Touch 'n Go MyRFID Elevated toll plaza

--
EXIT 3912 Setiawangsa I/C West
Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway - Jalan Duta, Segambut, Ipoh

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

East
Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway - Ulu Klang, AU 2, Ampang, Taman Melawati
SUKE - Seremban, Cheras, Sri Petaling, Sungai Besi
EKVE - Hulu Langat, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Kajang, Semenyih
Toll plaza for entry roads towards Pantai

Stacked interchange


--
EXIT 39-- 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

West
Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway - KLCC, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Tun Razak

East
Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway - Ampang, Ampang Jaya
SUKE - Seremban, Cheras, Sri Petaling, Sungai Besi
Entry only from Stacked interchange

--
EXIT 39-- Bulatan Kampung Pandan I/C North
Jalan Tun Razak - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Hospital

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

West
Jalan Bukit Bintang - Pavilion Kuala Lumpur 🏬

Southwest
Maju Expressway - Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, KLIA

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

--
EXIT 39-- Bandar Malaysia I/C Bandar Malaysia Will be constructed once Bandar Malaysia is completed

--
EXIT 39-- Salak I/C South
Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway - Sri Petaling, Bukit Jalil, Sungai Besi, Serdang
North-South Expressway Southern Route - Seremban, Melaka, Johor Bahru

East
East–West Link Expressway - Cheras, Taman Connaught, Taman Cuepacs
Cheras–Kajang Expressway - Cheras, Kajang, Hulu Langat
Stacked interchange

29.8
EXIT 39-- Seputeh I/C Northwest
Kerinchi Link - Kerinchi, Damansara. Penchala, Petaling Jaya
Damansara–Puchong Expressway - 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

  • 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 December 2021, only sections of the highway from Taman Melati to Jelatek are fully completed and opened. The rest are still under construction or unpaved.[8]

See also

References

  1. "Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE)". RLB | Asia. Retrieved 30 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE) | DUKE Highway". www.duke.com.my. Retrieved 30 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 8-86 - A Guide On Geometric Design of Roads | Traffic | Lane". Scribd. Retrieved 30 April 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Malaysian Highway Authority - Setiawangsa–Pantai Expressway (SPE)".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "KKR Malaysia Instagram - Malaysia Book of Records".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. "KKR Malaysia Instagram - Malaysia Book of Records".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "Setiawangsa Pantai Expressway - DUKE 3". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. SPE / DUKE 3 Highway Penerangan Penuh ( Malaysia First Fully Eleveted Highway ), retrieved 21 November 2021
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