Singapore’s North-South Corridor faces two‑year delay; LTA says cost impact known only after project ends

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced a two-year delay to the North-South Corridor (NSC) project in Singapore, with the additional cost of this delay only becoming apparent once the project is finished. The LTA has not yet determined how the extra expenses will be allocated between the contractor and the agency. The NSC is a 21-kilometre integrated transport corridor aimed at connecting Singapore's northern towns to the city centre through dedicated bus lanes, cycling paths, and pedestrian routes.

Originally projected to cost S$7.47 billion, the project's delay is due to challenging ground conditions that have slowed progress and raised concerns among nearby businesses and residents. The LTA is now assessing the validity of any claims made by contractors regarding additional costs, which they expect to make after the project is completed. The agency's priority is to complete the NSC "expediently without compromising safety."