Plans to Enhance Capacity of Existing Roads Using Yishun Dam to Deal with Increased Traffic

11 Mr Derrick Goh asked the Minister for Transport in view of the high number of new residents moving into the new Yishun Spring BTO estate (a) whether there are plans to increase the capacity of existing roads that use the Yishun Dam to deal with an increase in traffic flow during peak hours; (b) if so, what are the plans and schedule for implementation; and (c) what are the expected improvements arising from the increased capacity.

Mr S Iswaran: To support the increase in vehicular traffic arising from the new Build-To-Order estate, LTA will widen the junction at Yishun Avenue 1 and Avenue 8. For instance, the two-lane west-bound roads on Yishun Avenue 1 will be widened to four lanes at the junction. The tender for the construction works will be awarded soon and the works will commence in mid-2023. LTA will continue to monitor the traffic situation in the area, as it develops, to determine if further improvements are needed.