Construction of the second bridge linking Singapore to the resort-island of Sentosa is on schedule and set to be completed by the third quarter of this year.
Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS), which is picking up the tab for the construction of the $80 million, 710m-long bridge, gave an update on its progress yesterday. When completed, the bridge will service traffic heading into Sentosa while the existing Causeway Bridge will cater to outbound traffic and pedestrians.RWS expects 15million people to visit Sentosa annually once the integrated resort there opens by March next year.
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New bridge linking mainland Singapore to Sentosa to open later this year
Dominique Loh, Channel NewsAsia 15 Jan 09;
SINGAPORE: A new bridge linking mainland Singapore to Resorts World at Sentosa is expected to open later this year.
Resorts World said it should receive traffic ahead of its grand opening.
The 710-metre bridge is expected to serve some 15 million visitors a year once the resort is fully operational.
After completion, the traffic flow to Sentosa will be realigned. The three lanes are capable of handling some 6,000 vehicles per hour.
But the infrastructure also has a dual purpose. Under the bridge, it carries utility pipes for power, telecommunications lines and fresh water.