What two roads in Singapore that are named after people?
In this week’s throwback Thursday, we take a look streets around Singapore and the story behind their names.
- Joo Chiat. It’s named after plantation magnate Chew Joo Chiat, nicknamed “King of Katong”.
- Zubir Said Drive.
- Jalan Kayu.
- Kent Ridge Park.
- Jalan Boon Lay.
- King’s Road.
- Bukit Merah.
- Clarke Quay.
Why are some streets named after people?
To name a street after a person is a universally accepted way of publicly honouring that person’s achievements. The two signs on Kitchener Road, one old and one new, seem a clear indication that this individual has once been honoured and is still deserving of public recognition.
How are streets named in Singapore?
Road names in Singapore come under the purview of Singapore’s Street and Building Names Board (SBNB). All public streets, including roads for vehicular traffic and pedestrian malls, as well as private roads that are non-gated are officially named. Roads that are shorter than 60 metres in length need not be named.
What are two roads in Singapore that are named after other early settlers pioneers?
There are more than 200 roads that were named after the early pioneers; some of the famous ones include Aljunied Road, Boon Lay Way, Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim and Eu Tong Sen Street.
What was the original name of veerasamy road?
Veerasamy Road was renamed twice in its history; it was originally called Inche Lane, and was renamed Jalan Tambah in 1910. In 1927, the road was renamed again as Veerasamy Road, in honour of Dr N.
How many roads are there in Singapore?
There are more than 9,000 lane-kilometres of roads in Singapore, which take up 12% of our land. In view of the scarcity of available land and the increasing construction costs, we will focus on new development areas and public transport needs when building new roads.
Who owns Road in Singapore?
Land Transport Authority
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Government of Singapore |
| Headquarters | 1 Hampshire Road Singapore 219428 |
| Agency executives | Alan Chan, Chairman Ng Lang, Chief Executive |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Transport |
What is the shortest expressway in Singapore?
The small section of Jalan Kwok Min remains and Singapore Armed Forces took over the Jalan Kwok Min area since 1997. It was opened in December 1985. Before the Kranji Expressway was completed, BKE was the shortest expressway in Singapore, at about 10 km (6.2 mi).
Which is the longest expressway in Singapore?
The Pan Island Expressway
What does pie mean in Singapore?
Pan Island Expressway
Which is the very first expressway in Singapore?
the Pan Island Expressway
What does pie stand for?
PIE
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| PIE | Platform for Information Exchange |
| PIE | Plastics Information Europe (publication) |
| PIE | Persuade, Inform, Entertain (writing) |
| PIE | Pan Island Expressway (Singapore) |
Is Highway same as expressway?
A highway is a generic term given to roadways that are used to connect important cities, and usually have 4 lanes to provide for high speed traffic. An expressway is a highway with partial access and extra facilities like access ramps and lane dividers.