Starting from September 9th 2024, three ERP locations along expressways will see a $1 increase in price.
This is a move aimed at “easing peak-hour congestion”, and it’s starting from September 9th 2024.
So, where are these changes taking place?
- The Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) after Jurong Town Hall, heading towards the city.
- The Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE), eastbound, just before the exit to Central Boulevard, and at the slip road from Marina Boulevard.
- The Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) after the Defu Flyover.
The LTA explained that this decision comes after their routine traffic monitoring in July, where they observed traffic building up at these locations. No surprise there if you’ve been caught in the morning or evening rush.
But even with this adjustment, the number of locations and times that ERP is charged remains lower than pre-COVID times. So while the extra dollar might sting, we’re still not back to the ERP levels we were dealing with in the past.
Of the three locations, the KPE gantry after the Defu Flyover takes the crown for the highest charge. If you’re traveling between 8.35am and 8.55am, brace yourself, you’ll be hit with a S$6 ERP charge.
That’s S$6 just for passing through a stretch of road at the wrong time, but hey, maybe it’ll help shave a few minutes off your commute, or at least keep things moving a little smoother.
As always, the LTA is keeping a close eye on traffic speeds and congestion, and they’ve assured us that they’ll assess whether further adjustments are necessary. For now, let’s hope that this extra dollar does its job and keeps traffic flowing just that little bit better when we need it most.
After all, time is money.
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