TANJONG KATONG ROAD EXTENSION/SIMS AVENUE (Installation of traffic lights)

Haji Rahmat bin Kenap asked the Minister for National Development whether consideration can be given to the installation of traffic lights at the junction of new Tanjong Katong Road Extension and Sims Avenue in order to facilitate the movement of traffic from the new Tanjong Katong Road Extension into Sims Avenue.

Mr S. Dhanabalan (for the Minister for National Development): Mr Speaker, Sir, we have no immediate proposal to install traffic signals at the junction of Sims Avenue and Tanjong Katong Road Extension. The traffic light at the junction of Paya Lebar Road and Sims Avenue creates sufficient gaps for vehicles turning right from Tanjong Katong Road Extension into Sims Avenue. The traffic volume is not heavy. A new road has been constructed opposite the Tanjong Katong Road Extension. Traffic lights will be installed should traffic volume increase at this junction when the new road is opened to the public.