UNDERPASS AT MARITIME SQUARE (Construction)

Mr M.K.A. Jabbar asked the Minister for National Development whether he will consider the construction of an underpass across Telok Blangah Road at Maritime Square, in view of the heavy volume of movement across the road of picnickers and holiday-makers to Sentosa and visitors to exhibitions at the World Trade Centre.

Mr Teh Cheang Wan: The PWD will be constructing a pedestrian overhead bridge across Telok Blangah Road at Maritime Square next year to cater for the large number of pedestrians crossing the road at this location. An underpass will not be constructed there as it will be more costly and its construction will also adversely affect the busy traffic along Telok Blangah Road.