Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Expediting Outstanding Projects on Connecting Covered Linkways to MRT Stations

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport 

a.     how many projects on connecting covered linkways to MRT stations are still outstanding; and 

b.     whether LTA can better resource the LTA construction team in order to expedite the works so that residents can have access to sheltered linkways as soon as possible.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     LTA endeavours for covered linkways to be completed in tandem with the opening of new stations. For the recently opened Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 4 stations, covered linkways to nearby commuter infrastructure (e.g. bus stop, pick-up/drop-off point) were mostly completed at the same time as the opening of the stations. 

2.     Where we are unable to complete covered linkways in tandem with station opening, this is typically due to site constraints and other ongoing construction works, or because more time was needed to address concerns raised by local stakeholders in the community. LTA aims to complete the covered linkways quickly once these ground issues are resolved, to provide residents sheltered access to MRT stations as soon as possible.