CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY EXTENSION

Mr Heng Chiang Meng asked the Minister for National Development whether the Central Expressway will be extended to Yio Chu Kang Road and beyond and, if so, what is the schedule of work and expected completion date for such extension.

Mr Teh Cheang Wan: The Central Expressway (CTE) will be extended to Yio Chu Kang Road and beyond. The extension north of Yio Chu Kang Road will be known as the Seletar Expressway (SLE).

Work to extend the CTE from Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 to Avenue 5 is now in progress and is expected to complete by the end of 1986. Tenders for the construction of the CTE from Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 to Yio Chu Kang Road will be called in October 1985, work is expected to start in February 1986 and complete by April 1987.

The construction of SLE is scheduled for 1987.