Network of Linkways for Orchard Road Malls

Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for National Development whether he can provide an update on the plan to link up Orchard Road malls by a network of linkways.

Mr Lawrence Wong: The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has planned for a series of underground pedestrian links along Orchard Road. These linkways provide a convenient passageway for shoppers, visitors and commuters to connect between major commercial buildings and the underground MRT stations.

The URA has been imposing the requirement to build these linkways on new developments along Orchard Road, and also on existing developments when they undergo major works or redevelopment. So far, about 2.5 km of underground linkways have already been implemented.