CRL3 - Gul Circle

 

Image of the proposed mixed development concept, located next to the existing EWL Gul Circle
station. Also indicated in the image is the proposed location of Gul Circle station.
Source: URA

We have for some time known that the Cross Island Line (CRL)'s western terminus will be located at Gul Circle station. Previously, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) had released some images on its websites during the period when engagement was ongoing for the Long Term Plan Review, the lead up to the development of the URA Draft Masterplan 2025. In particular, the above image was released which gave details on the likely location of the CRL3 Gul Circle station. We saved the image, a fortunate move, as the image was since replaced with the CRL indicative location and mention since removed.

CRL - A snapshot in August 2025

Overview of CRL1 stations CR3 - CR10 as at August 2025.
Top (L - R): CR3 - Loyang, CR4 - Pasir Ris East
Middle (L - R): CR5/CP1 - Pasir Ris, CR8 - Hougang
Bottom (L - R): CR9 - Serangoon North, CR10 – Tavistock

Overview of CRL1 station CR11 & CRL2 stations CR17 - CR19 as at August 2025.
Top (L - R): CR11 – Ang Mo Kio, CR207 - Launch shaft
Middle (L - R): CR17 - Clementi, CR18 - West Coast
Bottom (L - R): CR210 - Launch shaft, CR19 - Jurong Lake District

Roughly about three-quarters into the year, how has progress been along the Cross Island Line? We take a closer look at some of the key sites along the line in both phases 1 and 2 in this August look-back.

CR110 - Sneak peek at the action

 

A view of the launch shaft.
Image from LinkedIn.
Thanks to Yekai for the heads up.

Have you ever wondered what the tunneling site for a large diameter bored tunnel looks like? Are there any appreciable differences from the tunneling of a regular twin bored tunnel? We've come across a few images online of the launch shaft for contract CR110 that allow us to see what these look like.

CRL3 - Around the corner

Today, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) unveiled what is most likely to be some welcome news - pre-qualifications for Cross Island Line (CRL)'s phase 3 have opened. In total, there are 8 contracts up for pre-qualification, one likely being for the construction of a depot facility as indicated in the Qualification Criteria. This is likely to be contract CR301, going by past precedent of contract X01s being assigned for depot facilities - CR101 for Changi East depot, J101 for Tengah depot, T301 for the East Coast depot and T201 for Mandai depot.

CRL1 & CPE - Upcoming traffic diversions (Aug 2025)

Beyond the upcoming road diversion mentioned in our post on the contract CR115 roadshow, several other Cross Island Line (CRL) contracts will be implementing similar diversions at their respective project sites. These changes to the road networks are scheduled to take place between mid & late August. The details after the jump.

CR115 - Tavistock roadshow 2025

 

2 August 2025 - A view of the roadshow exhibition taking place.

In early August, contractor Sato Kogyo held a roadshow for contract CR115 to update residents and stakeholders in the area on construction progress for the project. The roadshow was held at a pavilion in Tavistock Park, with a few exhibition panels on display covering various areas such as construction updates on the Earth Retaining & Stablising System (ERSS), tunneling works and road diversions. Various representatives from the contractor and the public relations team were on hand to interact with visitors and answer any questions raised.

CRL - A snapshot in July 2025

Overview of CRL1 works under contracts CR106 - CR117 as at July 2025.
Top (L - R): CR106 - Loyang, CR4 - Pasir Ris East, CR5/CP1 - Pasir Ris, CR6 - Tampines North
Middle (L - R): CR110 – Large diameter tunnel, CR7 - Defu, CR8 - Hougang, CR9 - Serangoon North
Bottom (L - R): CR10 – Tavistock, CR11 – Ang Mo Kio, CR12 - Teck Ghee, CR13 - Bright Hill

There's a fair bit to update in this snapshot of the Cross Island Line (CRL) for July 2025. This update will mainly focus on progress along phase 1 of the line, the section with the most progress thus far due to the section's earlier announcement, contract award and commencement in general. Nonetheless, tunneling is also underway across all announced phases thus far, so we will touch a little on the progress made on that front thus far. All this & more after the jump.