Pre-construction - Toh Guan

Toh Guan and Yuhua estates are located next to Jurong East Central and have long been seeing MRT trains passing by since the line to Choa Chu Kang began operating in 1990. Further works to expand capacity at the nearby Jurong East station and improve turn around times for trains on the North South Line (NSL) resulted in the viaducts creeping closer to the residential blocks near the line. However, there was no convenience gained for the residents as no station was constructed in the vicinity.

16 April 2018 - A view looking southwards, to Jurong East.

Pre-construction - Bukit Batok West

Bukit Batok West station is located at the south-western side of Bukit Batok Town, serving the southern portion of the estate. A more appropriate name for the station would be Bukit Batok South, leaving the option open for potential future lines to serve Bukit Batok West further up north.

16 April 2018 - The approximate site of the future Bukit Batok West station before construction begins.

Pre-construction - Tengah Park

Tengah Park station is located along Bukit Batok Road, in the perimeter green verge that surrounds Tengah Town. Strategically located opposite the Dulwich College, the station is poised to serve the immediate vicinity of Bukit Batok West and parts of the Tengah Plantation district as well.

At the moment, the area along Bukit Batok Road is largely undeveloped. However the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) draft master plan 2019 maps show the area near the station zoned for residential developments within Tengah Town. This plot is likely to be developed for Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats, for which the projects have yet to be announced.

18 February 2019 - A view of the approximate station site to the right, along Bukit Batok Road.

JRL1 - All contracts released for bid

The Land Transport Authority released the last tender for phase 1 of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) on 18th April 2019 - contract J107 for the design & construction of Gek Poh and Tawas stations, viaducts inclusive. With the release of tender bidding for contract J107, all contracts for phase 1 of the line have been floated for tender.

Bidders will have until 13th May 2019 to pre-qualify and 15th August 2019 to submit their bids for this contract, barring any extensions to the tender. The contract is expected to be delivered by 30th March 2026 - thus it can be expected that phase 1 of the JRL will commence operations roughly around the middle of 2026.

Below are the other contracts that have been floated for phase 1 and their respective statuses.

Pre-construction - Tawas

Lorong Tawas is currently a quiet lane surrounded by greenery just across the Pan Island Expressway from Jurong West town. Much of the surrounding area is a secondary forest. However, plans for the area involve developing the land into the Jurong Town Corporation's (JTC) Cleantech Park precinct under the Jurong Innovation District.

18 February 2019 - An aerial panorama of the area where Tawas station will be located.

Pre-construction - Gek Poh

Gek Poh is a quiet neighbourhood located in Jurong West, slightly north of Boon Lay MRT station and bus interchange. For years, residents have relied on a 10-minute bus ride to bridge the gap between the neighbourhood and the transport hub at Jurong Point. With the introduction of the Jurong Region Line (JRL), the neighbourhood will finally have a rapid transit station of their own serving the vicinity.

18 February 2019 - Looking northwards along Jurong West Street 75 towards the site of the
future Gek Poh station.

Pre-construction - Boon Lay

Boon Lay station used to be the original terminus of the East West Line (EWL) at the end of its western run. Located in an underdeveloped precinct of Jurong West estate, the only developments that used to be in close proximity to the station were the Jurong Point shopping centre and the Boon Lay bus interchange, both located to the north of the station. While the area has undergone massive development since the station's opening in 1990, the arrival of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) in 2026 will further boost the area's vibrancy.

14 January 2019 - An aerial view of the existing Boon Lay station on the East West Line (EWL) before construction begins.

Pre-construction - Bahar Junction

One of the most complex stations on the line, Bahar Junction will sit on the junction of Jurong West Avenue 2, Avenue 4 and Streets 64 and 75. One portion of the station will sit in an east-westerly direction while another portion will sit in a north-southerly direction.

18 February 2019 - Looking northwards from Jurong West Street 64 to Jurong West Street 75.