Traffic Accidents near Dunearn Road Exit on PIE

Dr Lam Pin Min asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the number of road traffic accidents along the PIE towards Tuas between the BKE and the slip road exit to Dunearn Road over the last three years; (b) what are the reasons for these accidents; and (c) what are the measures put in place to make driving along that stretch of road safer.

Mr Lui Tuck Yew: For the segment of the PIE towards Tuas between the BKE and the slip road exit to Dunearn Road, there were 32 accidents recorded in 2010, 29 in 2011 and 18 in 2012. The predominant causes of these accidents were drivers failing to have proper control and to keep a proper lookout.

The speed limit at this stretch is 80km/h, lower than the 90km/h for other sections of the expressway. Additional safety measures, such as Curve Alignment Markers (CAMs) and broader lane markings, have been implemented to help motorists in negotiating the bend and slight downward slope at this stretch.