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Overview of CRL stations and contracts as at August 2026. |
Just a quick update for August, as time really does not seem to be on our side this year. Nonetheless, we've managed to spread our coverage over the various phases of the line - a little bit here and a little bit there. In this snapshot update, we cover some of the key observations across the line from existing interchange station modification works to tunnel progress. More after the jump!
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Overview of CRL2 stations CR19 - CR15 & contract CR210 & CR207 sites as at March 2026. |
Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL) is fast approaching road diversion season. In fact, this section of the line may have already crossed the threshold into the road diversion territory, with the first major diversion having taken place at the Maju station site. Nonetheless, other sites are likewise gearing up for their diversion-eras as well. Which sites are these and which roads will be diverted? Find out all that & more after the jump!
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| 7 July 2025 - A group photo with contractors of CRL2. |
Today, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official commencement of construction on phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL). Connecting 6 stations over 15km of track, the section of line will see the expansion of Singapore's rail network reach areas in the west currently not well covered by the system. Notably, the future housing estate on the site of the former turf club will be served by the MRT and residents at West Coast will have a station to call their own. Also standing to benefit, students at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) will be served by the upcoming Maju station. Stations along this section of the line are Turf City, King Albert Park, Maju, Clementi, West Coast and Jurong Lake District. King Albert Park and Clementi stations will connect to the existing Downtown and East-West lines respectively, allowing convenient transfers for commuters.
Early works under the 9 contracts that make up phase 2 have already commenced, thus today's ceremony is more symbolic in nature. Some of the works that have begun include the demolition of existing structures at the project sites, utility diversions and construction of diaphragm walls for sections where excavation works will be required. The 9 contracts consist of 3 contracts for tunneling between stations and 6 contracts for the construction of stations, some which also include the construction of connecting tunnels.
A total of 11 tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will be required to complete tunneling works along this section of the line, one of which is already busy at work under contract CR202. TBM Jane, launched in May 2025, is a large diameter TBM that will construct the tunnels connecting Turf City station with Bright Hill station on phase 1 of the line. This tunnel will undercross the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR) without disturbing the surface, a decision that was not undertaken lightly when the line was first planned. Due to concerns from nature groups and other communities, studies were initiated to weigh the benefits of pursuing the direct route over an alternative route avoiding the CCNR entirely. Ultimately, following the studies conducted, the direct route through the CCNR was selected, albeit with some adjustments to the work areas to mitigate impact to the flora and fauna found within the reserve.
In addition to the symbolic start of construction along the second phase, the Minister for Transport - Mr. Jeffrey Siow - also officiated the opening of the phase's Project Information Centre (PIC). Located in Clementi and next to the project site, the PIC serves to allow the community to learn more about the project and its development. On display is a model of the upcoming Clementi station and exhibits of the contracts under this phase of the line. Similar PICs exist in Hougang for Phase 1 of the line and in Punggol for the Punggol extension section.
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| 7 July 2025 - Opening plaque |
The PIC will be open to the public from 8 July 2025. Operating hours will be 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Walk-ins are allowed, but booking an appointment through a link to be released is encouraged.
We look forward to the continued progress along CRL2 with the phase officially underway. May the project be completed safely & in a timely manner.
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| A view of the various contract sites for Cross Island Line phase 2 in January 2025. Top: Contract CR207 along Clementi Road Middle (L - R): CR17 - Clementi station, CR18 - West Coast station Bottom (L - R): Contract CR210 site near Jurong Town Hall station, CR19 - Jurong Lake District |
Our last summary update for phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL) was some time ago. With the recent public holidays in the previous month, we managed to make a few visits to some of the sites along the southern section of this line. Do check out the updates to find out more on the progress of the contracts thus far after the jump!
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| A screenshot from the webinar, showing Jurong Lake District station's Exit 3 design. |
A recent webinar held online by the Bentley to market building information modeling software Synchro allowed viewers to obtain some additional information on Jurong Lake District station under contract CR211. The Cross Island Line (CRL) phase 2 station will be built with an initial 3 exits and two cut & cover tunnel sections on either side of the station. These are known as the Western Cut & Cover Tunnel (WCCT) and Eastern Cut & Cover Tunnel (ECCT).
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| A render of the Jurong Lake District station being built under contract CR211. Source: LTA |
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| 20 September 2024 - The launching ceremony for tunneling under contract CR115. Source: LinkedIn |
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| Tunnel boring machines for contract CR112. Source: Forms.sg |
We have a quick update on some developments along the Cross Island Line (CRL) to share: The launch of contract CR211's Telegram channel & TBM #1 for contract CR115 and confirmed names of the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for contract CR112. More information after the jump.
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| A render of one of the station's three exits. Source: LTA |
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| A render of the station's concourse level. Source: LTA |
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) today announced the award of contract CR211 for the construction of Jurong Lake District and cut & cover tunnels on either end of the station to KTC Civil Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd. The contractor is also responsible for Maju station on the Cross Island Line (CRL)'s phase 2 as well, under contract CR206. KTC successfully beat out 6 other contractors that bid for the contract, including 1 that was not shortlisted.
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| 25 December 2022 - An aerial view of the Jurong Lake District. |
The Cross Island Line (CRL)'s second phase will bring the line further west into Jurong with a final stop at Jurong Lake District (JLD). That is until phase 3 begins work and the line gets extended further west to Gul Circle eventually. Formerly home to the Jurong Country Club, the site has been possessed by the government for the development of the JLD, a new area of development in Jurong East. We take a look at the area before all the major construction work to realign the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and begin digging for the CRL begins.
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| 20 September 2022 - Photo taking at the ministerial visit to the East Coast depot. |
CHANGI SOUTH, SINGAPORE - On 20th September, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) unveiled the second phase of the hotly anticipated Cross Island Line (CRL). CRL2 will span 15km, connecting to the first phase at Bright Hill and ending at the Jurong Lake District. Along the way, the line crosses with the Downtown Line (DTL) & East-West Line (EWL), offering commuters an alternative route between the east and west.
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| Overview of the stages in the development of a Rapid Transit System. |
With works on phase 1 of the Cross Island Line (CRL) mostly under way, the next hotly anticipated development for the line will be the announcement of station locations along the phase 2 section. Join us as we explore some of the key milestones to hit before construction works can commence.
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| A map of the expected phase 2 of the Cross Island Line. Own production. |
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| The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Long-Term Plan. Source: URA |
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| Geographical map of our expected CRL2 stations & alignment based on URA's long term plan. |
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| Screen capture of pre-qualification for CRL2 contracts |
Pre-qualification for 8 contracts along the Cross Island Line (CRL) phase 2 has begun. Details of the pre-qualification for the contracts was released on 31 May 2022. With an expected closure date of 28 June 2022, it is highly likely that the stations along this section of the line will be officially announced this year.
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| Screenshot of tenders for Advanced Engineering studies for CRL2 |
