Tunnelling works for the Circle MRT Line extension were completed on Wednesday (Jan 12) morning, connecting the western and eastern ends of the orbital line.

The tunnel breakthrough at Cantonment station – one of three stations along the 4km extension which makes the Circle Line a complete loop – marks the completion of 55 per cent of civil works, which started in 2019.

The extension from HarbourFront to Marina Bay is slated to open in 2026, and will cut travelling time.

For instance, commuters from Telok Blangah will have a direct commute to Marina Bay, saving around 10 minutes.

With the extension, the Circle Line will have 33 stations spanning 40km, including 12 interchanges with other MRT lines. Besides Cantonment station – which is a stone’s throw from the historic Tanjong Pagar railway station – the extension will have two other stations: Prince Edward Road and Keppel.

Read more at: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/tunnelling-works-for-circle-line-mrt-extension-completed