Road Repurposing
As part of the Land Transport Masterplan 2040 (LTMP2040), LTA is working towards a more inclusive land transport system as well as safer and more pleasant journeys for all.
LTA is studying how Singapore’s road infrastructure can better support walking and cycling in neighbourhood centres to create a more liveable and inclusive environment for all. As part of this, we are exploring possible locations where part of the road can be pedestrianised or converted to create wider footpaths or cycling paths. A pedestrianised street is similar to a very wide footpath, whereby the road is closed off to vehicles and reserved for pedestrians, bicycles, non-motorised Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), and Personal Mobility Aids (PMA). In some instances, where it is safe and feasible to do so, the repurposed roads may also be used for community activities. Features may also be added to prioritise public transport or to improve its accessibility and connectivity.
We believe that feedback from the community is important in creating a safer and more inclusive transport environment for all. LTA welcomes you to provide your feedback through our regular feedback channel. More projects will be announced progressively.
Woodlands Ring Road (Kampung Admiralty)
Works to partially pedestrianise Woodlands Ring Road have been completed, with covered linkways, wider footpaths and a new bus stop
Creating safer and more pleasant streets to key amenities and transport nodes
The pedestrianisation of Woodlands Ring Road (between Woodlands Drive 71 and Drive 63) provides a safer and more seamless walking connection for residents to Kampung Admiralty and Admiralty station. With the widened footpaths and the new covered linkways, pedestrians and cyclists of all ages can walk and cycle more conveniently, safely and comfortably as they make their way to their neighbourhood centre.
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The project was implemented in phases. During the first phase (Feb – Aug 2021), a lane located near to Kampung Admiralty was converted into a bus-only road. LTA took in feedback from the local community through online surveys, door-to-door engagement sessions and a focus group discussion. The feedback and insights from the local community then shaped the permanent infrastructure implemented in the second phase.
Key changes to this project were completed in Mar 2023:
- The lane along Woodlands Ring Road (between Woodlands Drive 71 and Woodlands Drive 63) closer to Kampung Admiralty has been permanently pedestrianised.
- The lane opposite Kampung Admiralty is now open to both buses and private vehicles, aiding their travel in the eastbound direction along Woodlands Ring Road from Woodlands Drive 71 to Woodlands Drive 63.
Residents can now enjoy greater convenience too with the completion of covered linkways, a new bus stop and widened footpaths along Woodlands Ring Road. The new bus stop provides direct accessibility to existing bus services 901M and 912/A, enhancing residents’ connectivity to en-route amenities and schools. Cycling path works were also completed in 2024, in tandem with the wider Woodlands town cycling network, allowing for greater active mobility connectivity for residents.
Havelock Road
Widened footpath at Havelock Road
Creating a safer and more pleasant pedestrian experience
In 2021, with the removal of roadside parking along Havelock Road (between 715 Havelock Road and 745 Havelock Road), the footpath in front of the row of shophouses was widened to provide a safer and more comfortable walking experience for residents and visitors in the area. Ample parking is available near the multi-storey public car parks at Blocks 44A, 28A and 51, which are sheltered and convenient to use.
Online surveys and engagement sessions with stakeholders were carried out and the proposed enhancements were well-received by the local community, including the adding of kerbless crossings. The crossings enable pedestrians and cyclists to make their way safely and smoothly around the Beo Crescent neighbourhood centre.
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Civic District
Artist’s impressions of the reimagined Civic District at Connaught Drive (For illustrative purpose only)
Images Credit: NParks
Creating a Pedestrian-Friendly Civic District
To create a green and pleasant walkable environment, LTA, together with National Parks Board (NParks) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has further enhanced the walkability of the Civic District by pedestrianising Connaught Drive and Anderson Bridge/Fullerton Road.
Since December 2021, Connaught Drive and Anderson Bridge/Fullerton Road have been closed to all vehicular traffic. To maintain accessibility within the Civic District, Parliament Place was reopened to all vehicular traffic. The pedestrianised area has created opportunities for agencies to work with stakeholders in the Civic District to bring new arts and cultural activities outdoors, livening up the area. Visitors have been able to enjoy a seamless walking experience amidst lush greenery between the Esplanade Park, Empress Place and Padang.
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Pedestrians and cyclists enjoying the closure of Fullerton Road/Anderson Bridge during the day (left) and night (right)
Road closure of Fullerton Road and the relocated coach pick-up/drop-off points
Tiong Bahru (Seng Poh Road and Eng Hoon Street)
Pedestrianisation works at Eng Hoon Street are completed (left)
Kerbless crossing at Seng Poh Road (right)
Creating a safer walking environment and more community spaces at Tiong Bahru
The pedestrianisation of Eng Hoon Street and widening of footpaths at Seng Poh Road and Lim Liak Street was completed in Aug 2023. The pedestrianised street enhance safety and comfort for pedestrians when they visit Tiong Bahru Market, nearby shops and eateries. Residents now enjoy a valuable communal space in the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood, alongside new drop-off points to Tiong Bahru Market. The additional loading and unloading bays were also welcomed by the hawkers.
To improve accessibility to and from Tiong Bahru Market, more loading and unloading bays were built around the market, with a new pick-up and drop-off point and shelter at the entrance to the market.
In 2024, a high-covered linkway at Lim Liak Street was installed to provide sheltered connectivity for visitors and residents to Havelock station. Shifting of the taxi stand along Lim Liak Street and the high shelter for the taxi stand are slated for completion in 2025.
Alternative parking lots in the vicinity at 61 Seng Poh Lane and 78 Moh Guan Terrace are also a 3 to 5 minutes’ walk away.
A high-covered linkway has been installed at Lim Liak Street to provide sheltered connectivity to the Thomson East Coast Line Havelock Station
Choa Chu Kang Terrace
The pedestrianised Choa Chu Kang Terrace
LTA has pedestrianised an 80-metre-long stretch of the road in 2024 (from Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1 to the loading/unloading access point of Sunshine Place) to give residents a safer and more comfortable walking experience.
Sunshine Place serves as the neighbourhood centre for residents living in the vicinity. With the opening of the food court at Sunshine Place, together with the future opening of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) station along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3, we anticipate that it will bring even more visitors to the area.
The conversion of a section of Choa Chu Kang Terrace to a pedestrianised street allows for a more comfortable walking experience for residents to and from Sunshine Place. Safety would also be further enhanced with the removal of the need for pedestrians to interact with traffic.
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Yung Sheng Road
Pedestrianisation works at Yung Sheng Road have been completed
LTA has pedestrianised an 18-metre-long stretch between Taman Jurong Shopping Centre and Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre, which was officially opened in Jan 2025.
The shopping centre and market/food centre serve as key amenity centres for the entire Taman Jurong Community, and a high volume of pedestrians was observed crossing between the two developments.
The conversion of a section of Yung Sheng Road into a pedestrianised area with a covered linkway and improved barrier-free access, has provided a safer and more comfortable walking experience.
Existing entrances to both Taman Jurong Shopping Centre and Taman Jurong Market & Food Centre car parks, loading/unloading bays and pick-up/drop-off points remain open. As Yung Sheng Road will no longer be passable between the main Yung Sheng Road and Yung An Road, motorists will be directed to travel along the main Yung Sheng Road and Yung An Road.
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