Circle Line to show clockwise, anticlockwise directions when full loop completed in July

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said it had consulted commuters and station staff to understand the challenges they faced navigating the CCL, and conducted a public survey in March 2025 that drew over 3,000 responses.

“The completion of the CCL introduces unique operating features that require tailored wayfinding solutions to help commuters navigate the full loop more easily,” it said. 

Respondents preferred “clockwise” and “anticlockwise” over alternative labels such as “inner loop” and “outer loop”. LTA said the feedback was used to refine the wayfinding strategy.

When CNA visited Promenade station on Friday, the updated displays were visible at the above-ground entrance, above the fare gates and on the platforms.

Once the loop is completed, platform displays will indicate each train’s direction, showing either “clockwise loop” or “anticlockwise loop”. 

However, the CCL will also retain a “spur” – a branch that deviates from the main loop – with Esplanade, Bras Basah and Dhoby Ghaut stations. Trains on the spur will not complete the full circle and will carry an additional label, such as “clockwise – ends at Dhoby Ghaut”, to indicate where they terminate.

LTA said it will continue to gather feedback and conduct ground observations to improve information clarity on the line.