Written Reply by Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung to Parliamentary Question on Installation of Traffic Lights or Lifts to Pedestrian Overhead Bridges in Sengkang West

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Transport whether there are plans to install traffic lights or lifts to pedestrian overhead bridges along Sengkang West Way and Sengkang West Avenue to enhance road safety and convenience for residents in Fernvale constituency in view of the increasing number of senior citizens and young families living there.

Reply by Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung:

1.     The 3 kilometre stretch along Sengkang West Way and Sengkang West Avenue has 10 traffic light crossings and six pedestrian overhead bridges (POB), i.e. an average of a crossing every 200 metres. All the traffic light crossings are barrier-free, as is one of the POBs. Residents who need a barrier-free crossing can typically reach one within a reasonable walking distance.

2.     We will continue to prioritise constructing lifts at pedestrian overhead bridges at locations that will benefit large numbers of seniors and commuters with mobility challenges, where there are fewer alternatives, and with a focus on those near public transport nodes and healthcare institutions.