LTA awards 2nd civil contract for Changi Southern Corridor

LTA has awarded the second civil contract for the enhancement of road networks along Xilin Avenue, East Coast Parkway (ECP), and Tanah Merah Coast Road (TMCR), as part of the Changi Southern Corridor project, to a joint venture between CES_SDC Pte. Ltd. and KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte. Ltd.

The contract is valued at around $757 million, and construction is expected to commence in Q3 2026.

The contract covers the design and construction of new flyovers, tunnels, and underpasses, as well as the widening of the existing Changi Airport Diversion Canal with new vehicular bridges and road enhancement works along Xilin Avenue, ECP, TMCR, and Changi Coast Walk.

When completed, the enhancements will provide full and direct road connectivity to the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 from ECP, PIE, and Xilin Avenue.

In addition, with the increased road capacity and enhancements, motorists can look forward to smoother traffic flow and more travel options to the Changi East region from the PIE and ECP.

Apart from road infrastructure, new cycling paths will be built along Xilin Avenue and TMCR to enhance connectivity between Tampines, East Coast, and the future Changi East developments. In addition, the existing pedestrian underpass (ECP Underpass No. 10) between ECP and the ECP Service Road will be upgraded and extended to serve both pedestrians and cyclists.

Together with the existing Park Connector Network, these improvements will strengthen first- and last-mile connectivity and provide more seamless, barrier-free journeys along the Xilin-Changi East corridor.

To facilitate these works, traffic diversion along the ECP, PIE, and TMCR will be necessary due to site constraints and the construction sequencing required for the infrastructure works. Details of these diversions will be announced at a later date.

These enhancements are part of the Changi Southern Corridor, which will support key developments of Changi Airport Terminal 5 and Changi East developments. When completed, it will enhance multi-modal connectivity in the Changi region and support the growth and development of Changi's aviation sector. Works are expected to be completed by 2034.