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Written Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on Proposal to Build Noise Barriers Along Stretch of PIE Adjacent to HDB Blocks between Bukit Batok Road Exit and Toh Guan Road Flyover
6 January 2020
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Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider the feasibility of building noise barriers along the stretch of Pan-Island Expressway running adjacent to the HDB blocks between the Bukit Batok Road exit and Toh Guan Road flyover and/or implementing any other measure to reduce the traffic noise generated in the area.
Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:
1. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is currently studying the feasibility of suitable noise mitigation measures along the highlighted stretch of the Pan-Island Expressway facing the housing blocks. The study includes options, such as noise barriers and noise-reducing pavement mix. LTA will decide on the measure(s) when the assessment is complete. LTA will consider factors such as the distance between the buildings and the road, and overall cost effectiveness.