SIMEI STREET 3 (Installation of pedestrian crossing)

Mr Teo Chong Tee asked the Minister for National Development whether the Public Works Department will install a push-button pedestrian crossing light in front of or near the Changi Neighbourhood Police Post along Simei Street 3.

Mr Matthias Yao Chih (for the Minister for National Development): Sir, pedestrians should have no difficulty in crossing Simei Street 3 near the Changi Neighbourhood Police Post. Traffic flow along the street is light and the traffic lights at its junction with Simei Street 4, which is about 100 metres away from the Police Post, create gaps in the traffic flow along Street 3 allowing pedestrians to cross easily. A push-button pedestrian crossing light is not necessary for the time being.

However, the PWD will monitor the traffic situation and install one if traffic flow along Simei Street 3 increases.