Boon Lay MRT extension to have two stations
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Boon Lay MRT extension to have two stations
The Boon Lay MRT extension, which is scheduled to be completed by 2009, will have two MRT stations.
They will be located at Jurong West Street 63 and at Joo Koon Circle.
The names of the stations were revealed by Minister of State for Transport Mrs Lim Hwee Hua at the commencement of works for the $436 million extension.
They are Pioneer Station and Joo Koon Station.
Mrs Lim noted that the stations will be elderly-friendly, offering barrier-free access not just to the wheelchair users but also to the visually impaired.
The new extension will add 3.8 kilometres to the East-West line and travel time to the Jurong Industrial Estate is expected to be cut down by 15 minutes.
A bus journey now from the Boon Lay MRT station to the Jurong Industrial Estate takes between 45 minutes to an hour during peak periods.
Mrs Lim said this improvement would make it easier for employers in that area to attract and retain workers.
Elaborating on the decision to go ahead with the Boon Lay MRT extension, Mrs Lim explained, "Currently, Jurong West is served by two MRT stations - Lakeside and Boon Lay. Residents in this area and those working in the Jurong Industrial Estate are also served by the very busy Boon Lay bus interchange.
"Those of you who use the MRT or bus interchange during the morning and evening peak hours will definitely agree with me that you can feel the pulse and energy of the community just by looking at the throngs of commuters going through them.
"This congested situation is something that both the Ministry and LTA are aware of, and have in fact been monitoring for some years already." - CNA
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What the?
The line passes near SAFTI yet no station is built there -
it's good new indeed. i used to work part time in the jurong industry area and it's super crowded in the morning at boon lay bus interchange. the road leading out of the interchange will also always be packed with vehicles. traveling time is compromised.
hopefully with this new extension, more people can get to work/school/camp on time.
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YahOriginally posted by Gordonator:it's good new indeed. i used to work part time in the jurong industry area and it's super crowded in the morning at boon lay bus interchange. the road leading out of the interchange will also always be packed with vehicles. traveling time is compromised.
hopefully with this new extension, more people can get to work/school/camp on time.
Do hope the bus svs there will improve -
i really have to agree with u on this one.Originally posted by Gordonator:it's good new indeed. i used to work part time in the jurong industry area and it's super crowded in the morning at boon lay bus interchange. the road leading out of the interchange will also always be packed with vehicles. traveling time is compromised.
hopefully with this new extension, more people can get to work/school/camp on time.
and i really hope they can build a station name "simei ITE" -
i found that the road leading out of the bus interchange to the main road is very narrow. somemore the entrance to jurong point carpark is also along that small road.Originally posted by sbst275:Yah
Do hope the bus svs there will improve
can u imagine the traffic every morning with cargo vans going into jurong point, buses coming in/out of the interchange and regular cars along the road?
i really wish they will widen the roads or something.
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my sentimentals 2, i found that it only has 2 car lanes..Originally posted by Gordonator:i found that the road leading out of the bus interchange to the main road is very narrow. somemore the entrance to jurong point carpark is also along that small road.
can u imagine the traffic every morning with cargo vans going into jurong point, buses coming in/out of the interchange and regular cars along the road?
i really wish they will widen the roads or something. -
I think the only way is to build the new int at Joo Koon and split the svs upOriginally posted by Gordonator:i found that the road leading out of the bus interchange to the main road is very narrow. somemore the entrance to jurong point carpark is also along that small road.
can u imagine the traffic every morning with cargo vans going into jurong point, buses coming in/out of the interchange and regular cars along the road?
i really wish they will widen the roads or something.
But seeing the non aircon buses see till pek chek... My part time working life never took aircon buses except when working at Ubi -
They should make one into NTU.
It takes a god-damn 30-40 minutes from Boon Lay to NTU by bus. -
NTU one can take years!Originally posted by Parka: They should make one into NTU.
It takes a god-damn 30-40 minutes from Boon Lay to NTU by bus.
Cos the 3 LRT lines are not making money
Anyway, building the new line might be to some teritary stamp users disadvantage -
i remembered when i was doing part time, i will always be stuck in traffic inside the bus packed like sardines fo a good 10 - 15 mins just to get into the main road.
that was like 7 years ago when they are still doing road renovation at the big junction. now it's slightly better as they have widen up the roads at the junction after the renovation. -
the prob still exist on the road near jurong point where the buese make their way to interchangeOriginally posted by Gordonator:i remembered when i was doing part time, i will always be stuck in traffic inside the bus packed like sardines fo a good 10 - 15 mins just to get into the main road.
that was like 7 years ago when they are still doing road renovation at the big junction. now it's slightly better as they have widen up the roads at the junction after the renovation. -
thats why lets hope this new MRT extension will lessen the traffic.Originally posted by FBI:the prob still exist on the road near jurong point where the buese make their way to interchange -
should have built it long ago. The current boon lay mrt is congested and is the dirtiest mrt around
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Hooray !!! Me as a BL resident is very happy to hear tat !!!
