Originally slated to finish on Apr 19, the tunnel strengthening works are now expected to be completed by Apr 10.
Train services will also resume fully in both tunnels of the affected stretch on Apr 10.
With the resumption of normal Circle Line service at these stations, peak period shuttle buses will operate at reduced frequency before ceasing operation after Apr 13.
Speaking to journalists at Dakota MRT station, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the tunnel strengthening works are “very tough, very complicated work”, with many workers involved, even through the Ramadan period.
“They managed to bring forward the completion of the project, which I think is a significant achievement, while doing so very safely,” Mr Siow said.
Mr Siow also spoke about how the Middle East conflict has affected Singapore’s transportation industry.
“The situation does have an impact on our transport sector, whether it's air, sea or land.”
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Train services will also resume fully in both tunnels of the affected stretch on Apr 10.
With the resumption of normal Circle Line service at these stations, peak period shuttle buses will operate at reduced frequency before ceasing operation after Apr 13.
Speaking to journalists at Dakota MRT station, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the tunnel strengthening works are “very tough, very complicated work”, with many workers involved, even through the Ramadan period.
“They managed to bring forward the completion of the project, which I think is a significant achievement, while doing so very safely,” Mr Siow said.
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Mr Siow also spoke about how the Middle East conflict has affected Singapore’s transportation industry.
“The situation does have an impact on our transport sector, whether it's air, sea or land.”
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