The Government has given approval for LTA to build the 5 km long Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) at a cost of $2.5 billion.

Benefits of the MCE

The dual five-lane MCE is a strategic underground east-west transport link between the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), the East Coast Parkway (ECP) and the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), with direct connections to the Marina South and Straits View areas.

The MCE is part of the strategic island-wide road network and is a key infrastructure project to support the long-term growth of Singapore. Several upcoming developments such as the Marina Barrage, the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort, the Sail @ Marina Bay and the Marina Bay Financial Centre are in progress. The MCE will cater to the projected increase in traffic volume generated by the high-density developments in the Marina Bay area and also serve as an essential transport link from the Marina Bay to the rest of the island.

Details of Project

The MCE will be constructed mainly underground, allowing for optimal usage of land. The route comprises a 3.6 km long underground tunnel and a 1.5 km above ground/depressed road structure. The MCE will interchange with KPE/ECP and connects to Marina and Central Boulevard, Prince Edward Road and Maxwell Road.

Land Reclamation

A total of 13.1 ha of land reclamation will be carried out at Marina East (4 ha) and at Marina Wharf (9.1 ha) to facilitate the building of the MCE. Parts of the MCE will run along reclaimed land.

Conversion of Part of the ECP to a Major Arterial Road

As part of the overall land use plan in the Marina Bay area, the MCE will replace part of the ECP at Marina Centre, Bayfront and Central subzones, and allow for this part of the ECP and its adjoining slip roads at Bayfront and Central sub-zones to be realigned, facilitating the seamless development of the Central Business District (CBD). The ECP at Marina South area will be realigned and converted to a major arterial road to serve the Marina Bay area.

Progress Update
LTA is in the process of calling and evaluating tenders for the construction of the MCE. To-date, 6 major civil tenders and 4 system-wide tenders have been called. 2 of the 6 major civil tenders have been closed. Construction of the MCE is expected to start in end 2008.

Completion Date
The MCE is targeted to be completed by end 2013.

Last Updated: 12 August 2008