CR116 - Ang Mo Kio reconfiguration

 

04 November 2022 - An aerial view looking westwards of the Ang Mo Kio NSL station.

04 November 2022 - A view of the cutting of the Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East hillside.

Construction works have come to Ang Mo Kio with site clearing underway. Several amenities, such as the ramp at the nearby HDB blocks and staircases within the Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East have been demolished to make way for construction. Within the existing North-South Line (NSL) station, reconfiguration works have commenced as well.

04 November 2022 - A eastwards view of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3.

04 November 2022 - A view of the work site at the future exit 6.

04 November 2022 - A view of the existing NSL station and the town garden site behind.

06 November 2022 - Block 587 before construction works for the exit begin.

The construction work for contract CR116 also includes the construction of tunnels west to Teck Ghee station. An intermediate launch shaft is located in the former empty field next to blocks 324 & 325. Works are currently ongoing for the installation of the diaphragm walls ahead of excavation.

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04 November 2022 - A close up view of the launch shaft site.

Several stores that used to line the NSL station's eastern side have since been closed and hoarded up. This signals the start of works to prepare the station for its reconfiguration as it transitions to being an interchange station. The paid transfer connection will be located between the existing station and the town garden site, utilizing the current Exit D. The fare line is expected to be moved as well.

06 November 2022 - The main NSL station entrance. This will be Exit 1 when renumbering is done.

06 November 2022 - A view of the town garden work site.

06 November 2022 - A view of a shop at the front of the station, since vacated & hoarded up.

06 November 2022 - Another view of the shops along the station frontage that have closed.

06 November 2022 - Hoarding at the station concourse.

04 November 2022 - A view of the existing Exit D which will be enlarged,
eventually housing the paid transfer link & a relocated fare line.

04 November 2022 - Hoarding at Exit D.

06 November 2022 - The last day of use of a staircase near a HDB block.

With construction works gaining momentum, residents can expect some detours around the vicinity. A staircase leading to the traffic junction across the existing station was to have been closed on 7th November, a day after our visit. Notices informing residents of the impending closure were noted on site.

Additionally, due to the construction of the Cross Island Line (CRL) station exits, some parts of the pedestrian and cycling paths below the MRT viaduct will need to be relocated. A video posted by a renderer shows some of the upcoming works that may be implemented.

04 November 2022 - A view of the current foot and cycling path leading to
the area underneath the MRT viaducts towards Bishan.

Works are in full swing at Ang Mo Kio CRL station site. We look forward to watching how the site progresses in time to come - journey along with us as we bring you updates as the site changes over time.

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