SINGAPORE – Nearly half of the

works

to reinforce the underground tunnels

between Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations on the Circle Line (CCL) have been completed, with work on the second tunnel set to begin by the end of February.

The completed stretch is in the direction of HarbourFront station.

Works will move to the second tunnel – which runs towards Marina Bay and Dhoby Ghaut – at the end of February, said Mr Saiful Rasno, director of infrastructure enhancement at the Land Transport Authority (LTA), on Feb 9.

He added that the works are on track to finish by April 19.

There will be no further impact on train services or intervals when works move to the second tunnel, and commuters can follow signage to board shuttle trains from the opposite platform, LTA said.

During the three-month planned disruption, trains are still running across the line, albeit at longer intervals.

LTA announced on Dec 10 that

tunnel-strengthening works would be carried out

between Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations from Jan 17 to April 19.

The tunnels connecting the stations are being closed one at a time to allow the installation of steel rings. The affected 450m stretch also includes a portion of the tunnels betw...