SINGAPORE – A new PIE cycling and pedestrian bridge that will be part of a route linking Bishan to the city centre is nearly complete, but parts of the expressway will be closing for works to continue apace.
The PIE bridge, measuring nearly 700m, is the final link in the Bishan-to-City Links project that will provide a continuous 10km green route from Bishan to the city for pedestrians and cyclists.
When complete, cyclists can get from Bishan to the city centre in under 30 minutes.
The route will also give Singaporeans better access to parks, waterfront spaces and nearby neighbourhoods in the Kallang River area, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat in a Facebook post on July 2.
Works on several other projects in the area have also begun, he added.
These include a new park connector linked to the bridge, a new underpass leading to Mar Thoma Road, and a wider path along Kallang River between Mar Thoma Road and Jalan Taman, he added.
The authorities are also studying how best to use the open space under Whampoa Flyover on the CTE for sports and recreational facilities, including multi-purpose courts that can be used for pickleball and other sports.
The PIE bridge and improvement works are expected be completed by the second half of 2027, he said.
Another cycling and pedestrian bridge for Bishan, Marymount and Ang Mo Kio residents will be built and linked to the start of the Bishan-to-City bridge. The bridge will also connect both sides of the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and will provide access to the future Teck Ghee MRT station.
To carry out works on the rest of the Bishan-to-City bridge, parts of the PIE will be closed on four nights between mid-July and mid-August.
These closures will take place during off-peak early morning hours, from midnight to 5am, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in a statement on July 2.
The road closures are:
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