Debated in Parliament on 13 May 2013.
Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for Transport regarding the housing development Haus@Serangoon Garden currently under construction (a) what is the progress of the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) study required of the developer; (b) what traffic congestion mitigation measures will be put in place to reduce the expected congestion along Serangoon Garden Way and the surrounding roads; and (c) if the measures are still under study, when they are expected to be firmed up and announced.
The Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) study for Haus@Serangoon Garden has been completed. Based on the TIA, the increase in traffic when the 97-unit residential project is completed is within the capacity of the existing road network.
In any case, to improve the traffic flow within Serangoon Garden estate, LTA had implemented several measures in 2012. These include the junction improvement at Serangoon Garden Way/Berwick Drive and the provision of an additional left turn storage lane along Serangoon Garden Way leading to Serangoon Garden Circus. Additional lane markings and traffic signs had also been added at all four approaches to the roundabout to guide motorists and enhance safety.
LTA will continue to monitor the traffic situation and consider additional measures where necessary.
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