LTA to build new MRT station on North-South Line

LTA has awarded the civil contract for the design and construction of the new North-South Line (NSL) NS3A station and viaduct to Obayashi Corporation at a contract value of around $281 million. Construction works for the NS3A station and viaduct are expected to start in the first half of 2026, and passenger service for the station is targeted to commence in 2034.

Obayashi Corporation is currently also involved in Cross Island Line Phase 2 projects under a joint venture with Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd for the design and construction of Turf City Station and tunnels, as well as the design and construction of bored tunnels between Fairways Drive and Sin Ming Walk.

Located between Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak stations on the North-South Line, NS3A station will be the third MRT station to be built on an existing elevated rail line after Canberra station (North-South Line) and Dover station (East-West Line). When completed, it will serve existing and future residential developments in Keat Hong Estate, Bukit Batok West, Pavilion Park Estate, and Brickland District in Tengah Town.

It will also serve existing educational institutions in the vicinity, such as ITE College West, Swiss Cottage Secondary School, and St. Anthony's Primary School, by providing more direct access to the rail network.

During construction, LTA and the appointed contractor will engage residents and relevant stakeholders, and provide regular updates on the progress of the works.