What is the Current Status of Clementi & King Albert Park MRT Stations in 2024

Every now and then, SMRT keeps extending its networks with the construction of new stations, while providing travel convenience to passengers. As per the recent update construction of Clementi & King Albert Park MRT Stations of the Cross-Island Line will begin in Q1 of 2024 and soon provide reduced travel time and a comfortable commutation experience to passengers.

Here in this blog, we will be discussing the key highlights of the newly started construction of Clementi & King Albert Park MRT Stations of the Cross-Island Line and its benefits for commuters in Singapore. 

The New Construction on the Cross-Island Line Has Begun

Undoubtedly, SMRT continues to provide a seamless travel experience to passengers all across Singapore. It has been running extensively and successfully with key leadership of renowned personalities like the SMRT Chairman, Mr Seah Moon Ming. Quite recently, updates have extended in terms of the construction of new Clementi & King Albert Park MRT Stations of the Cross-Island Line.

Some key highlights of the project 

• As per the recent update, the construction of Clementi & King Albert Park MRT Stations of the Cross-Island Line has already begun in the first quarter of this year.
• CRL is Singapore's eighth MRT line which spans over 50 km and covers Singapore's major hubs like Jurong Lake District, Punggol Digital District, and Changi.
• For the construction of stations, LTA awarded two civil contracts to the joint venture between the Singapore Branch of China Communications Construction Company Limited and the Singapore Branch of Sinohydro Corporation Limited at the prescribed value of $514 million. 
• As per the update, Clementi MRT station once completed will have an interchange station between the East-West Line (EWL).
• For the speedy completion of the project, Sinohydra Corporation Limited involved a wide range of local and overseas infrastructure projects.

Highlights of King Albert Park Station

• For the construction of King Albert Park MRT station, the Singapore Branch of China Communications Construction Company Limited has been awarded the civil contract CR205 valued at $447 million.
• After the completion of this station, there will be an interchange with the Downtown Line (DTL).

Conclusion

SMRT in Singapore is advancing towards reaching new extensions with the rapid construction of new stations and adding interchanges for the convenience of passengers. The construction work of Clementi & King Albert Park MRT Stations has already been started in the first quarter of 2024 and soon be completed.