PEDESTRIAN OVERHEAD BRIDGE OR CROSSING AT JALAN BAHAGIA (Construction)

Parliament of Singapore · 25 March 1971 · 2nd Parliament

Official Report, 25 March 1971, Vol 30, Issue 17 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)

Augustine H. H. TanE. W. Barker
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Dr Augustine H. H. Tan asked the Minister for Law and National Development, in view of the heavy traffic along Jalan Bahagia and the large numbers of children crossing the road daily, if he will consider providing (i) an overhead pedestrian bridge; or (ii) a traffic-light-controlled pedestrian crossing.

Mr E. W. Barker: Sir, a preliminary survey shows that an overhead pedestrian bridge along Jalan Bahagia is not practical, in view of the narrowness of the road. The road is about 24 feet wide. However, the Member's proposal to install a push-button pedestrian light crossing at Jalan Bahagia appears to be reasonable and will be looked into by the Public Works Department.

Dr Augustine H. H. Tan (Whampoa): Sir, may I know from the Minister when this project will be completed?

Mr Barker: Within six months from now.

Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 25 March 1971. Republished on SGParliament.