In order to maintain our roads and to ensure smooth traffic flow, there are road projects carried out around Singapore from time to time.
Commuter and Road Infrastructure Works at Hillview and Dairy Farm
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to Hwa Seng Builder Pte Ltd for the widening of Dairy Farm Road from dual 2-lane to dual 3-lane, and extending Dairy Farm Road from Upper Bukit Timah Road to Hillview Avenue. Other works include junction enhancements at Dairy Farm Road/Upper Bukit Timah Road, Dairy Farm Road/ Dairy Farm Height, Dairy Farm Road/Petir Road and Hillview Avenue/ Hillview Road, as well as the widening of footpaths along Dairy Farm Road to provide better connectivity for the cycling path networks of Dairy Farm area.
When these improvements of road network are completed, it will improve the overall connectivity between Dairy Farm and Hillview area and meet the anticipated increase in traffic demand generated by the intensification of developments in the area.
Expected completion year: 2024
Commuter and Road Infrastructure Works in Pasir Ris and Loyang
The project involves the widening of Pasir Ris Drive 3 (between Pasir Ris Central and Loyang Avenue), Loyang Way, New Loyang Link Road, Old Tampines Road and Upper Changi Road North and its associated commuter facilities such as bus shelters, covered linkways, cycling tracks and footpaths. In addition, new roads will be constructed in Loyang Industrial Park, new retaining walls along Loyang Avenue and a section of Selarang Canal will be upgraded.
When completed, the widened road will improve traffic flow along this corridor and enhance the overall road network accessibility for the upcoming developments in the vicinity.
Expected completion date: 2nd Quarter 2023
Contractor: Eng Lam Contractors Co (Pte) Ltd
Construction of New Road at Punggol
The project involves the construction of a new road linking Seletar North Link and Punggol East. It involves the construction of two new vehicular bridges over existing canals, construction of retaining walls, cycling tracks and associated road works.
When completed, this new road will provide direct connection from Seletar North Link to Punggol East, providing greater accessibility for residents and motorists.
Expected completion year: 1st Quarter 2022
Contractor: Jin Choon Civil Engineering Pte Ltd
Enhancement of Tampines Avenue 10 between Tampines Avenue 5 and Tampines Expressway
The project involves the widening of Tampines Avenue 10 to dual 4-lane with a bus lane in each direction.
When completed, it will ensure the reliability of bus services due to the new developments in the area.
Expected Completion Date: 4th Quarter 2022
Contractor: Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd
Senja / Kranji Expressway (KJE) Interchange
Relocation of KJE (PIE Tuas) Exit 2 and realignment of Slip Road from Senja Road to KJE (PIE Tuas)
As part of the construction of Senja / Kranji Expressway (KJE) Flyover Interchange, the following changes to KJE will take place with effect from 23 January 2022, 05.00am:
1. KJE (PIE Tuas) Exit 2 to Woodlands Road relocated; and
2. Slip road from Senja Road realigned
Modification to Senja Road / Senja Link Traffic Junction
Together with the opening of the new road access to Senja Close, the Land Transport Authority will be converting the traffic junction between Senja Road and Senja Link into a cross junction on 19 November 2021.
During the conversion, the traffic lights would be temporarily shut down and Auxiliary Police Officers (APO) will be deployed to manage traffic on site. Motorists are advised to drive carefully as well as follow the directional and information signs on display.
Realignment of KJE (PIE Tuas) and Relocation of Exit 2
To facilitate the completion of the Senja / Kranji Expressway (KJE) Flyover Interchange, KJE(PIE Tuas) has been realigned with effect from 1 March 2020.
Motorists are advised to drive carefully and to follow the directional signs on display.
Realignment of KJE (BKE) and Relocation of Exit 1
To facilitate the completion of the Senja / Kranji Expressway (KJE) Flyover Interchange, KJE(BKE) has been realigned and the existing Exit 1 have been relocated upstream with effect from 19 January 2020. Motorists travelling along KJE(BKE) towards BKE(SLE) will have to exit earlier at the new Exit 1, whilst motorists travelling along KJE(BKE) towards the city via BKE(PIE) are advised to keep right.
Project Brief
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to Quek & Quek Civil Engineering Pte Ltd for the construction of a new road interchange at Senja / Kranji Expressway (KJE) Interchange.
The new road interchange will provide direct connection from Senja Road to both bounds of KJE and greater accessibility for motorists travelling to and from Senja and Bukit Panjang area.
The local road network at Senja Road / Senja Link and the stretch of KJE between Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) and Yew Tee Flyover (Woodlands Road) will also be widened.
Construction works has commenced in early 2018 and is scheduled for completion by 2nd half of 2022(tentative).
Widening of Tampines Road between Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway and Tampines Avenue 10
The project involves the widening of Tampines Road between Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) and Tampines Avenue 10 from 1-lane to 3-lane in both directions.
When completed, it will enhance the overall road network accessibility for the on-going developments in the vicinity.
Expected Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2022
Contractor: Eng Lam Contractors Co (Pte) Ltd
Construction of Viaduct from TPE to PIE (Westbound) and Upper Changi Road East
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded the replacement tender of the Tampines Expressway (TPE)-Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) Changi Viaduct to Hwa Seng Builder Pte Ltd to construct a two-lane one-way viaduct from TPE (Changi) to the PIE (Westbound) and Upper Changi Road East. The works will also include the re-alignment of this stretch of TPE and PIE. Works are currently ongoing.
When completed, the TPE-PIE Changi Viaduct will provide a direct connection for motorists travelling from TPE (Changi) to PIE (Westbound) and Upper Changi Road East by bypassing the stretch of TPE (Changi) between Loyang Flyover and Upper Changi Flyover and the existing signalised junctions with Loyang Ave and Upper Changi Road North.
Completion date: 2nd Half of 2022
Construction of Vehicular Underpass at PIE Exit 26A
The project involves the construction of a new vehicular underpass at PIE Exit 26A, and as part of the works, the existing slip road at Exit 26A will be removed and relocated upstream.
In addition, Hua Guan Avenue (Part) will be realigned and widened to a standard dual 1-lane road.
When completed, motorists will be able to exit the expressway using the left lane, thereby improving overall traffic flow for this stretch of the PIE.
Expected Completed Date: 4th Quarter 2022
Contractor: Megastone Holdings Pte Ltd
Commuter and Road Infrastructure Works at Bedok North Avenue 1 between Bedok North Street 1 and New Upper Changi Road
The project involves the widening of a section of Bedok North Ave 1 between Bedok North Street 1 and New Upper Changi Road from dual 2-lane to dual 3-lane carriageway, construction of new retaining walls, covered linkways and cycling tracks.
When completed, the widened road will help to alleviate the traffic congestion along this stretch of road. Connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists will also be improved.
We would like to update that we have opened up some of the new roads that had been completed as follow:
Expected Completion Date:3rd Quarter 2022
Contractor: Jin Choon Civil Engineering Pte Ltd
Road Works at Tanah Merah Coast Road
The project involves the realignment of a 3km section of the existing Tanah Merah Coast Road between Changi Lodge 2 and RSS Singapura Changi Naval Base as part of the works to support the developments at Changi East.
Expected Completion Date: 2nd Quarter 2022
Contractor: Chan & Chan Engineering Pte Ltd
The realignment of the road will be carried out in two stages as follows:
Stage 1 – Realignment of Tanah Merah Coast Road (to ECP)
The stretch of Tanah Merah Coast Road (to ECP) will be realigned on 23 January 2022 (Sunday), 05.00am.
Motorists are advised to drive carefully and to follow the directional signs on display.
Stage 2 – Realignment of Tanah Merah Coast (to Changi Village)
The stretch of Tanah Merah Coast Road (to Changi Village) will be realigned in 2nd Quarter 2022.
New Road Connections to Seletar Link and Widening of TPE between Jalan Kayu and Punggol West Flyover
The project involves the construction of a new road interchange at Seletar Link / Tampines Expressway (TPE) and widening of TPE between Jalan Kayu and Punggol West Flyovers.
When completed, the road interchange will provide an alternate route for motorists travelling from Punggol Town to Seletar Expressway (SLE) and Central Expressway (CTE) and cater for developments at Pulau Punggol Timor.
The project also involves the improvement works at the junction of Buangkok East Drive and Buangkok Drive. The approaches along Buangkok East Drive and Buangkok Drive have been widened with an additional lane to ease congestion during peak hours. These improvement works had been completed in March 2018.
Expected Completion Date: 2nd Quarter 2022 (Tentative)
Contractor: Koon Construction & Transport Co Pte Ltd
Earthworks at Lim Chu Kang Area
The project involves earthworks at Lim Chu Kang Area to prepare the ground for the subsequent realignment of Lim Chu Kang Road. This is in support of the expansion of Tengah Air Base to facilitate the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base.
Expected Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2022
Contractor: Huationg Contractor Pte Ltd
Roadworks at Lim Chu Kang Area
The project involves constructing a new road for the realignment of Lim Chu Kang Road and reconfiguration of Old Choa Chu Kang Road / Jalan Bahar junction.
These works are to support the expansion of Tengah Air Base to facilitate the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base.
Expected Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2025
Contractor: Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd
Works at Balmoral Road / Bukit Timah Road Junction and Newton Circus
The enhancement works at Newton Circus had been completed, which includes 2 new U-turns at Bukit Timah Road (fronting Newton Food Centre) and Dunearn Road (just before entering Newton Circus), full traffic signalisation as well as implementation of new signalised pedestrian crossings across Newton Road and Dunearn Road.
At Balmoral Road junction, 2 new U-turns had been added along Bukit Timah Road (fronting Balmoral Plaza) and Dunearn Road (fronting ACS Primary). There had been an increase in storage lanes at both approaches as well.
The linkway and drop-off shelter works are scheduled for completion by 4th Quarter 2021.
Upgrading of Upper Bukit Timah Road and Jalan Anak Bukit
The upgrading of Upper Bukit Timah Road and Jalan Anak Bukit started in 2015 and a new city bound carriageway along Upper Bukit Timah Road was opened to the public on 2 April 2021.
The project involves the construction of a new city-bound carriageway along Upper Bukit Timah Road between Upper Bukit Timah Road/Jalan Jurong Kechil junction and Upper Bukit Timah Road/Clementi Road junction. The new carriageway provides an alternative route to Dunearn Road and Clementi Road. Motorists travelling from the Toh Tuck, Toh Yi and Bukit Batok estates via Jalan Jurong can turn right at the junction with Upper Bukit Timah Road to get to Dunearn Road, Clementi Road or the city. This also enhances the local road network in the vicinity, especially for the estates around Jalan Jurong Kechil.
Stretches of Jalan Anak Bukit and Jalan Jurong Kechil have also been widened for smoother traffic and this helps to enhance reliability of bus services and serve new developments in the area.
While most works have been completed, there remains some minor road works which will be completed by end 2021, subject to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
In addition to improving the road network, cycling tracks and covered linkways have also been provided to enhance first and last mile connectivity to the MRT Station and to encourage active mobility as an alternative option of commuting.
Flyover at Mediapolis and Expunction of Portion of Portsdown Road
JTC Corporation (JTC) has constructed a new flyover at the Mediapolis precinct in one-north. The flyover, which will be opened on 12 May 2019, 12.30am, connects Portsdown Avenue and the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) to facilitate vehicular traffic flow in and out of one-north. The affected portion of Portsdown Road will be expunged upon the opening of the flyover as pictured below.
For more details, please refer to the press release.