Junction outside i12 Katong to be turned into Shibuya-style scramble crossing for 3 months
Scrambling.
From November 16, 2026, Joo Chiat will host a trial of a scramble crossing, an experiment to determine if the intersection can become a permanent feature, according to Marine Parade-Braddell Heights Member of Parliament Goh Pei Ming, who spoke to CNA on November 11. The pilot project will be located at the junction of Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road, with the aim of improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety.
A scramble crossing, similar to Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing, allows pedestrians to cross diagonally while all vehicle movements are halted for a brief period. During the three-month trial, the right turn from East Coast Road to Joo Chiat Road will be permanently restricted. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will closely monitor traffic and pedestrian conditions throughout the trial, even if it results in longer waiting times for both motorists and pedestrians.
While the new crossing arrangement will enhance pedestrian convenience and safety, it is important to note that Singapore has previously conducted similar trials. In December 2017, a scramble intersection was tested at the Cairnhill Road and Orchard Road junction for one month. Additionally, in December 2006, a scramble intersection was experimented at the Bideford Road and Orchard Road junction for six months. Both instances were temporary arrangements, paving the way for potential permanent implementations in the future.
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