Those who’ve driven to Changi Village would know that Loyang Avenue is arguably the best way to get there.
That route has become more complicated, though, as a stretch of the road is now closed till 2029.
Source: LTA on Facebook
Motorists have been advised to take alternative routes to get around the area.
In a Facebook post last Thursday (23 Feb), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) revealed that a portion of Loyang Avenue had been closed from Sunday (26 Feb).
Source: LTA on Facebook
It will reopen only in the second quarter (2Q) of 2029 — meaning the closure will last a total of six years.
The affected stretch is between Pasir Ris Drive 3 and Loyang Way.
Complicating matters, part of Pasir Ris Drive 1 has also been closed since October 2022 and will reopen in 2Q 2028.
Source: Terrence Ong on Facebook
LTA said the shutdown of Loyang Avenue is necessary to facilitate MRT works.
Construction on the upcoming Loyang MRT station on the Cross Island Line (CRL) started in 2021, with the station expected to be ready by 2030.
The new station will be under Loyang Avenue, which means multiple traffic diversions would be needed, the LTA said at the time.
Besides the station, a vehicular viaduct will be built directly above it. The Loyang Viaduct will be part of the Changi Northern Corridor.
LTA has suggested a few alternative routes for motorists heading from the Tampines Expressway (TPE) to Changi Village and vice versa.
One involves diverting to Loyang Way via Pasir Ris Drive 3.
Otherwise, drivers may also use Pasir Ris Drive 3 instead of the expressway to get through Pasir Ris.
Source: LTA on Facebook
Motorists driving from the East Coast Parkway (ECP) to Changi Village and Loyang Industrial Estate, and vice versa, are advised to detour through Tanah Merah Coast Road instead of going via the TPE.
However, that seems to be a pretty lengthy alternative.
Source: LTA on Facebook
As for public transport, buses that used to ply that portion of Loyang Avenue will now ply Loyang Way instead and skip two pairs of bus stops on Loyang Avenue.
A third pair of bus stops will be moved to a bus-only road along Loyang Avenue.
Source: SBS Transit
LTA has said that the construction will improve the transport infrastructure and enhance connectivity in the area.
This will make Changi “a more vibrant place to live, work and play”.
Loyang MRT, in particular, will cut travelling times to this far-flung corner of Singapore, benefitting more than 100,000 households.
Until then, residents will have to endure the inconvenience while looking forward to reaping these benefits after many years.
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Featured image adapted from LTA on Facebook.
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