In a recent announcement, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) shared that Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates would experience an increment of $1 at three different expressway locations.
These adjustments will be effective during specific time periods starting from August 28. The decision to revise these rates comes after a thorough evaluation of traffic conditions conducted by the LTA in July, which highlighted heightened congestion on various stretches of expressways.
Evaluating Congestion and Implementing Changes
The findings from July’s assessment revealed an increase in congestion at specific points, prompting the need for strategic adjustments to the ERP rates.
Revised Rates at Specific Time Slots
The revised ERP rates will be applicable during distinct time slots at specific expressway locations:
1. Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) – Adam Road to Mount Pleasant Road
For motorists using the Pan-Island Expressway between Adam Road and Mount Pleasant Road, there will be a $1 charge during the time period from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This measure aims to manage traffic flow during this peak morning period.
2. Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) – After the Defu Flyover
On the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway, specifically after the Defu Flyover, drivers can expect a revised rate of $6, up from the previous $5. This change will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
3. Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) – Westbound before Eunos
Motorists traveling on the westbound Pan-Island Expressway before Eunos will witness an increase in ERP charges from $1 to $2. This updated rate will be applicable from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Additionally, a $1 ERP charge will also be in place from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
A Familiar Peak
Interestingly, the ERP rate for the KPE after the Defu Flyover, which is now set at $6, has reached this peak level before. Prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, this rate was last observed at the same figure.
LTA’s press release
Revised ERP Rates from 28 August 2023
22 Aug 2023
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has completed its latest review of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates.
2       Based on LTA’s monitoring of traffic conditions in July 2023, traffic has built up at various stretches of expressways. To manage congestion at these locations, ERP rates will be adjusted by $1.00 with effect from 28 August 2023 at the following 3 locations during the 4 specified time periods.
| Time Period | Current ERP Rates* | ERP Rates** w.e.f. 28 August 2023 |
| PIE (Adam and Mount Pleasant) (Set of 2 Gantries) | ||
| 9:00 – 9:30 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| KPE (ECP) after Defu Flyover | ||
| 8:30 – 9:00 | $5.00 | $6.00 |
| Westbound PIE before Eunos | ||
| 8:30 – 9:00 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
*ERP rate per Passenger Car Unit (PCU)
**Rates for other time slots at previously announced gantries remain unchanged
3 Rates for the other previously announced timeslots/gantries remain unchanged. With these adjustments, the number of locations and timeslots charged is still lower than the number charged pre-COVID.
4 LTA will continue to monitor traffic speeds and congestion levels closely and assess if ERP rates need to be further adjusted.