Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Update on Lift Retrofitting Plans for Overhead Bridges in Fernvale and Extension of Programme to Sengkang West

Mr Ng Chee Meng asked the Acting Minister for Transport 

a.     whether LTA can provide an update on the current status and future plans of the lift retrofitting programme for overhead bridges in Fernvale; and 

b.     whether the assessment for lift retrofitting for overhead bridges includes or will be extended to Sengkang West.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow: 

1.     Based on the pedestrian traffic in both Fernvale and Sengkang West, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will prioritise installing lifts at the pedestrian overhead bridges along Sengkang West Way near Block 496B, which serves a larger number of seniors. Three other bridges along Sengkang West Way will be fitted with lifts in the next phase of LTA’s lift retrofitting programme. The remaining three bridges in Fernvale are located near at-grade pedestrian crossings or are already fitted with ramps, and pedestrians near these areas have a barrier-free means to cross the road