Lift Installation for Pedestrian Overhead Bridges across CTE and PIE Connecting Whampoa to Neighbouring Towns to Enhance Accessibility for Seniors

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question

Mr Shawn Loh asked the Acting Minister for Transport

a.     whether the LTA can consider building lifts in the pedestrian overhead bridges across the CTE and PIE connecting Whampoa to Towner, McNair, Boon Keng and Toa Payoh respectively, given that ageing seniors are finding it increasingly difficult to walk up the ramps and are at risk of getting isolated; and

b.     if so, whether some lifts can be built by end-2026.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow:

1.     Lifts will be installed at four pedestrian overhead bridges between Whampoa and adjacent towns, across the PIE and CTE. We are prioritising these bridges ahead of those that already have ramps.

2.     As of October 2025, the pedestrian overhead bridge between Jalan Tenteram and Kim Keat Avenue has been upgraded. Site studies have also commenced for the pedestrian overhead bridges between Jalan Rajah and Toa Payoh Stadium and between Whampoa Drive and Hong Wen School.