North-South Corridor

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The North-South Corridor (NSC) is a multi-modal transportation corridor that will enhance connectivity from the northern region to the city, serving towns such as Sembawang, Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Novena and Rochor. It will help to relieve traffic along Singapore’s north-south transportation axis and support new developments along the corridor.

Originally conceived as the North South Expressway (NSE), the project was reimagined to become the NSC in 2016 to enhance the Walk-Cycle-Ride (WCR) experience, and now comprises the NSC Expressway (Viaduct and Tunnel) and the NSC ground-level streets. With vehicular traffic diverted to the NSC viaduct and tunnel, ground-level space can be used for wider footpaths, cycling paths, bus priority measures, as well as more communal and green spaces.

The NSC is expected to be completed in phases from 2027. We target to open the viaduct portion of the NSC from Admiralty Road West to Lentor Avenue in 2027; and the rest, comprising a road tunnel from Lentor Avenue to East Coast Parkway (ECP), in 2029. The surface streets will then be repurposed to prioritise walking, cycling, public transport, and community spaces.

The NSC Expressway

The NSC Expressway

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The NSC Expressway comprises the Viaduct (from Admiralty Road West to SLE) and Tunnel (from SLE to Nicoll Highway). Refer to Annex A (PDF, 1MB) and Annex B (PDF, 1.3MB) for the locations of the NSC Viaduct and Tunnel ramps respectively (ramp configuration subject to detailed design).

The NSC’s Surface Streets

The NSC’s Surface Streets

Redefining Your Journey!

The NSC supports LTA’s car-lite vision by transforming the surface streets to prioritise modes of walking, cycling and riding. By creating friendlier streets with dedicated spaces for Walk Cycle Ride users and more green spaces, journeys along the NSC will be healthier, more active, and even more enjoyable.

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Continuous bus lanes and priority measures for faster journeys.

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Dedicated spaces for WCR users.

Cycling trunk route for a healthier commuting experience.

More green spaces along the Corridor.

Transforming how you live and play!

More than just a corridor for commuting, the NSC will feature pedestrianised nodes that serve as gateways to adjacent developments, and provide spaces for activities, events, gatherings or for you to just relax and watch the world go by!

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Pedestrianised spaces to bring communities together.

Nodes along the NSC will become gateways to neighbourhoods and amenities.

Co-Creating the NSC with the Community

Co-Creating the NSC with the Community

The NSC is a unique opportunity to transform our streets into places that are more pleasant, more friendly, and more accessible for WCR users. Share your thoughts with us on the NSC by using the survey link below.

NSC Visioning Workshops 2023 (Completed)

LTA has conducted a series of Visioning Workshops for the public to share what you want to see on our NSC surface streets from July 2023 to January 2024. Preliminary ideas proposed include making these public spaces more conducive and convenient for walking and cycling, having more shaded areas, greenery, and landscaping features to remake them as sanctuaries for rest and relaxation, and enabling community activities.

Key Themes from the NSC Visioning Workshops

Group discussion with residents and interest groups from various towns along the NSC.

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Photos from the NSC Visioning Workshops.

The NSC Master Plan for Surface Streets

The NSC Master Plan for Surface Streets

LTA launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) in October 2023 to develop a Master Plan for NSC’s surface streets, which maximises the mobility and placemaking potential of the repurposed spaces. The Master Plan will also include a design guide for any future developments along the corridor.

On 27 August 2024, LTA announced the award of the Master Plan Consultancy to Henning Larsen for the development of the NSC Master Plan. Henning Larsen's proposal adopted a people-centred approach that is inclusive to all users and prioritises walking, cycling and public transport users.

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Henning Larsen’s concept of One Corridor, 4 Characters, 22 Highlights

Transforming Ophir Road into a public space for events, activities, and to connect two key precincts - Kampong Gelam and Bugis.

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Segments of the spaces under the viaduct are proposed to be used for cycling, public seating, art installation and play spaces.

With the support of Henning Larsen, LTA will work with other agencies to seek further feedback from the community, stakeholders, and members of public through a series of public engagement sessions from October 2024.

Members of public who are keen in participating in the NSC Master Plan workshops and events may express their interest via a survey at NSC Survey 2024, or refer to above on Co-Creating the NSC with the Community.

The Master Plan is targeted to be completed in 2026.