Congestion Along Kovan-Serangoon Corridor Given New BTO Project

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Acting Minister for Transport given Kovan Wellspring BTO completion will increase peak traffic demands

a.     what are LTA’s plans on the congestion towards expressways along the Kovan-Serangoon corridor;

b.     what bus and MRT capacity upgrades are planned to address current two-to-three train waits during morning rush in this area; and

c.     what is the timeline for MRT-related relief and road improvements along the Kovan-Serangoon corridor.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.     Road improvement works will be carried out at the junction of Tampines Road and Upper Serangoon Road in tandem with the development of the Kovan Wellspring BTO. 

2.     Kovan MRT station is currently served by 12 bus services. We are introducing free morning off-peak rail rides on the North East Line from end-December 2025 to help to reduce train crowding during peak periods.