Rationale for Six-Month Service Disruption at Sengkang LRT’s West Loop

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Acting Minister for Transport why the expected duration of the project resulting in the reduction of service on the West Loop of the Sengkang LRT system is six months.

Mr Jeffrey Siow: The closure of the Sengkang West Loop is needed to connect new reception tracks from the expanded Sengkang LRT depot to the existing LRT network.

These heavy works include modification of existing tracks, construction of connections to the new reception tracks and the diversion and replacement of electrical and mechanical systems. These works must be carefully sequenced and carried out for worker safety. The system must also be thoroughly inspected and tested before being reopened for service.