Underpasses, road crossings along Bishan-to-city cycling route to be ready by end-2023

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Another proposed walking and cycling bridge near Potong Pasir that will span the PIE is still at the planning stage. Read more at straitstimes.com.

will be completed by the end of 2023 after almost two years of construction, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority .

When completed, it is expected to cut the time needed to cycle from Bishan to the Central Business District, from about one to 1½ hours to about 30 to 45 minutes.in a letter to The Straits Times Forum published on Friday, Mr Teo said the works for these underpasses are more complex due to the need to protect existing structures and prevent disruptions to underground services. That is why these work sites have been cordoned off for public safety.

In addition, according to Mr Lim, what should be a five-minute ride from Toa Payoh to Boon Keng takes him more than 15 minutes due to the detours and the lack of connectivity. Mr Lim also noted that the only improvement made to the park connector so far has been a new cycling ramp in Braddell Road that opened in November 2020.14.5km of new cycling paths completed in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan and Toa Payoh

Work on the underpasses have proven complex due to the need to protect existing structures and prevent disruptions to underground services, said URA. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

 

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