Update on Major Construction Works for North-South Expressway

Mr Seng Han Thong asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether major construction works on the North-South Expressway (NSE) will commence in 2015 as scheduled; (b) whether the exact locations of the 16 entrances and 17 exits along the corridor have been confirmed and, if so, when will they be made known to the residents along the NSE corridor; and (c) how will the LTA manage road traffic in the Ang Mo Kio area when major construction work begins as there are two MRT stations in the vicinity currently under construction.

Mr Lui Tuck Yew: The North-South Expressway (NSE) is a major project and will be carried out in phases over a number of years. The detailed engineering study is ongoing and requires more time than initially envisioned due to the complexity of the project. Thereafter, LTA will conduct the tender for construction, which will take about six months. Thus, construction will likely only commence in 2016.

The locations of all the entries and exits for the NSE are available on LTA’s website. The construction area of the NSE will not overlap with that of the two MRT stations. Nevertheless, before construction works begin, LTA will carry out traffic impact assessments and engage affected stakeholders on mitigation measures. For roads that are affected by construction works, lane for lane replacements will be provided wherever possible. Even with these mitigation measures, some inconveniences are inevitable and we seek the public’s understanding.