East Coast Line Construction: TEL5 - A snapshot in June 2024

Thursday, July 4, 2024

TEL5 - A snapshot in June 2024

17 June 2024

With the opening of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL)'s fourth phase on 23 June, the line is nearly complete as initially envisioned following the merger of the former Thomson and Eastern Region Lines. This leaves the remaining initial fifth phase of 2 stations at Bedok South & Sungei Bedok under construction till their opening in 2026. Over the past month, the contractors have continued to work on the station's exits, commuter facilities and road reinstatement.

TE30 - Bedok South (Contract T311)
In a nutshell: All station exits have had cladding installed featuring individual colours - Exit 1 in green, Exit 2 in purple, Exit 3 in blue, Exit 4 in red & Exit 5 in yellow/orange. Work was ongoing for commuter facilities such as bus stops and pick-up/drop-off shelters. Road reinstatement work was ongoing for the junction of Upper East Coast Road and Bedok South Road.

17 June 2024

TE31 - Sungei Bedok (Contract T312)
In a nutshell: Architectural details of the station are beginning to become visible with the cladding going up at the various station exits and ventilation shaft. Work had also begun on construction of the commuter facilities such as bus stops and pick-up/drop-off shelters. Road reinstatement was underway for Upper East Coast Road and preparation for the extension of the road to connect with Laguna Golf Green.