Drive safely on the expressway, that is the message the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is sending out to motorists in the run up to the official opening of the 12-km long Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE).

To help motorists, many activities and signs are set up to ensure motorists have detailed knowledge of the rules for driving within and around the KPE.

Safety signs have been installed on top of eight selected tunnel entrances to the KPE from Sep 8. These signs carry tips on maintaining speed limits, turning on headlights and the radio while driving in the tunnel. The signs will be displayed for a period of six months, till March 2009.

In addition, the radio will broadcast a series of safety messages in the morning from Sep 15 to 19.

The biggest event is Swing KPE on Sep 14. It is hosted by LTA to bring the message of safety to the public through a myriad of activities. The activities will also benefit the annual President Challenge.

Acting Group Director for Corporate Communications Mrs Tammie Loke said, "The unique safety signs at the tunnel entrances and radio messages all help to draw motorists attention to the message of safe driving in a long tunnel. We also want to use the Swing KPE event to have the public know where the tunnel is and how to access surrounding neighbourhoods."

LTA has created a safety card on safe tunnel-driving habits and emergency procedures. This is available in four languages - English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil- and will be distributed to motorists with The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, Berita Harian and Tamil Murasu on Oct 18.

Motorists are encouraged to keep these cards handy at all times by keeping them in their vehicles.

Motorists can also find out more about the KPE and plan their routes via the KPE underground portal www.kpeunderground.sg. The website will be launched on Sep 19.