LTA has announced revised ERP rates from 2 June 2026, with temporary reductions at six locations during the June school holidays and a $1.00 increase at two locations taking effect from 29 June 2026 once schools reopen.
What changed and when
From 2 June to 28 June 2026, ERP rates drop at six gantry locations across 18 specified time periods. LTA identified these locations and time slots in anticipation of lower traffic demand during the school holiday period. The six locations are:
- AYE before Alexandra towards City
- AYE after Jurong Town Hall towards City (set of 3 gantries)
- Southbound CTE before Braddell Road
- KPE (ECP) after Defu Flyover Westbound
- PIE before Eunos Link Northbound
- CTE after PIE (set of 2 gantries)
Rates at all other time slots and previously announced gantries remain unchanged during this period.
From 29 June 2026, the school holiday reductions end and two locations see a $1.00 per PCU increase, based on LTA’s monitoring of traffic conditions in April 2026. Those two locations are AYE after Jurong Town Hall towards City (set of 3 gantries) and PIE at Kallang Bahru and the slip road into Bendemeer (set of 2 gantries). LTA noted that traffic has built up along various stretches of expressways, which is the basis for the post-holiday rate increases.
What this could mean for your daily commute
For drivers who regularly use the AYE corridor towards the city or the PIE near Eunos, the school holiday window from 2 to 28 June could offer some relief on tolls. One read of the temporary reductions is that LTA expects noticeably lighter traffic on these routes during the holidays, so the lower rates may reflect genuine savings rather than just a minor adjustment.
The more significant development might be the 29 June increases. Drivers using the AYE after Jurong Town Hall or the PIE near Kallang Bahru could see their daily ERP spend rise by $1.00 per pass at the affected gantries. For commuters who pass through both gantry sets in a single trip, the combined increase could add up across a working week. Considering alternative routes or adjusting departure times before 29 June would be worth planning for.
If you are unsure whether your In-Vehicle Unit is reading correctly at updated gantry locations, our workshop services include OBU checks as part of a broader vehicle inspection.
What to watch: Orchard Road ERP could return
The more forward-looking item in LTA’s announcement is the Orchard Road situation. LTA confirmed it has been monitoring traffic conditions in the area and is considering reinstating ERP operations for Orchard, which has been unpriced since April 2020. Speeds within Orchard have persistently remained below optimal levels, according to LTA’s own monitoring data.
No date has been set for any Orchard reinstatement, but the language in the announcement suggests a decision could come within the next few review cycles. Drivers who regularly use Orchard Road, or businesses whose staff commute through that corridor, might want to factor a potential new ERP charge into their planning. The rate, if reinstated, would likely start at a level calibrated to restore traffic speeds to the optimal range, which LTA typically targets at 45 to 65 km/h on expressways and 20 to 30 km/h on arterial roads.
ERP rates are reviewed quarterly, so the next round of changes after 29 June 2026 would ordinarily be assessed based on traffic data collected through July and August 2026. If Orchard Road speeds remain below target, a formal reinstatement announcement could follow in that cycle.
We’ll track every update on our news feed, and you can also check the OneMotoring portal for official notices.
