Oral Reply by Senior Minister of State for Transport Dr Lam Pin Min to Parliamentary Question on Roads and Rail Connectivity in Punggol Digital District

Ms Sun Xueling asked the Minister for Transport with the launch of the Punggol Digital District,

a.     what are the road and rail transportation network improvements which will coincide with the development of the Punggol Digital District to ensure good connectivity for residents of the North East as well as commuters to the Punggol Digital District; and 

b.     whether the Cross Island MRT Line will be built in time for the build-up of the Punggol Digital District. 

Reply by Senior Minister of State for Transport Dr Lam Pin Min:

1.     LTA has made several provisions to ensure good transport connectivity to and within the Punggol Digital District (PDD). A new MRT station on the North-East Line will open in 2023, when the first phase of PDD developments are ready for occupation. Enhancements will also be made to the bus network. To cater to increased vehicular traffic, we are expanding the TPE and KPE road interchange linking to Punggol and Pasir Ris, and building a new TPE and Seletar Link interchange. There will also be covered walkways and cycling paths in the area to encourage active mobility. We are also working towards the deployment of autonomous buses and autonomous on-demand shuttles in PDD from 2022, which will improve first mile-last mile connectivity for those living or working there.

2.     These provisions will enhance the connectivity of PDD significantly in the lead-up to 2030, when the Cross Island Line in the Punggol region is expected to be ready.