J108 - First viaduct span for JRL

 

2 January 2023 - A view of the contract J108 launch gantry, located along
Bukit Batok Road between Tengah Plantation & Tengah Park stations.

4 January 2023 - A view of the viaduct segments lifted into place.
Source: @adiel_rusyaidi

Time waits for no one is an often heard phrase. This seems to hold true when one speaks about the pace of works at contract J108 in getting the first viaduct span for the entire Jurong Region Line (JRL) completed. What makes this an amazing feat is the fact that this contract is actually part of the second phase, yet it is the first to have a viaduct span nearly entirely launched. What works in the contract's favour is that it is mostly located within untouched greenfield sites which require minimal utility diversion works before works can progress.

Photos for our update to wrap up 2022 were taken in December when the launch gantry was newly lifted up. As of 27 December 2022, there were no viaduct segments lifted up yet. By 2 January 2023, two segments hung from the gantry. And on 4 January 2023, a total of 7 segments were lifted into place underneath the gantry.

11 December 2022 - A view of the launch gantry along Bukit Batok Road.

27 December 2022 - A view of the launch gantry ready to commence work.
Source: @booms_and_ladders

2 January 2023 - A view of the launch gantry with the first 2 segments lifted.

2 January 2023 - A view of the first pier supporting the gantry. The first segment lifted is behind
the pier nearest to the road.

2 January 2023 - A view of the two segments lifted and the second pier supporting the gantry.

2 January 2023

2 January 2023 - A close up view of the gantry with lifted segments and several more waiting to
be lifted into position.

2 January 2023

2 January 2023

2 January 2023

4 January 2023 - Another view of the segments lifted into position.
Source: @adiel_rusyaidi

We'd like to thank both @adiel_rusyaidi & @booms_and_ladders for their contributions that allow us to track the progress of these momentous moments in the construction of the JRL. If you do come across something that you'd like to tip us off on, or have photos to share, please feel free to drop us a message. Till our next update, do stay tuned!

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