TANJONG KATONG ROAD (Traffic Congestion)

Mr Ng Yeow Chong asked the Minister for Law and National Development whether he is aware of the traffic congestions at Tanjong Katong Road around the commencement and termination of school hours, and whether the Government has any plan to widen that road to eliminate the traffic congestion.

Mr Barker: Mr Speaker, Sir, I am aware that there is traffic congestion at Tanjong Katong Road during school hours. This congestion is aggravated to some extent by cars which stop to let down or pick up school children. This problem has been looked into and it is proposed to widen the actual roadway in order to provide a lay-by lane for cars bringing school children to and from school. The road will be widened by six feet for a length of more than 1,000 feet at the cost of about $7,500. This proposal will be submitted to the Urban and Rural Services Consultative Committee for its consideration and approval, and as soon as funds are made available, the work will be carried out.