North-South Corridor delayed by two years, will open in phases from 2029
Unexpectedly challenging ground conditions have required more complex construction methods and set back the timeline, the Land Transport Authority says.
Singapore's North-South Corridor has seen its completion pushed back by two years due to challenging ground conditions, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The viaduct section, stretching from Admiralty Road West to Lentor Avenue, is now slated to open in phases starting from 2029, rather than the previously announced 2027.
The tunnel portion, from Lentor Avenue to East Coast Parkway (ECP), is set to open from 2031, rather than the original 2029 timeline. As construction progresses, roads, footpaths, and other affected areas will be gradually reinstated for public use from 2028. The project encompasses an 8.8km elevated viaduct and a 12.3km underground tunnel, spanning over 20km.
The North-South Corridor aims to enhance connectivity between the northern region and central Singapore, serving towns such as Sembawang, Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Novena, and Rochor. Three specific sites have faced difficulties in construction: Novena, where the northbound tunnel's northbound tunnel had to be built below the North-South Line MRT tunnels due to space constraints; Gambas Avenue and Woodlands Avenue 8, where fractured rock and challenging ground conditions required deeper piles; and the Thomson Road section, near the Pan Island Expressway interchange, where major tunnel works are ongoing.
Despite these challenges, the LTA will continue to review progress and restore affected areas as soon as it is safe and feasible.
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