J102 - New layout at Choa Chu Kang

 

8 September 2024 - A view of the station's Exit A with the partially relocated fareline in view.

7 September 2024 - Another view of the relocated fareline.

We earlier detailed the changes being made to Choa Chu Kang station. Over the past week or so, some of these changes to the existing station's concourse area have been changed. The existing fareline nearer to Exit C has been shifted further out towards Exit A. In addition, the new passenger service centre (PSC) for the North-South Line (NSL) has been put into service, with the old PSC being closed for service.

8 September 2024 - One last remaining segment to be relocated, along with the fareline towards
Exit B.

8 September 2024 - A view of the original station PSC. A sign placed at the counter indicates
that it is not in use.

8 September 2024 - A close up view of the PSC counter with the notice of closure.

In addition, the new escalators leading to the transfer mezzanine level were cleaned up and almost ready to be put into service. However as of this past weekend, the area was still cordoned off from public access.

6 September 2024 - A view of the new escalators from the concourse to
the transfer mezzanine level.
Image by sg3073h

6 September 2024 - A view of the new escalators uncovered.
Image by sg3073h

6 September 2024 - Additional fare gates within the reconfigured concourse area towards
Exit C.
Image by sg3073h

8 September 2024 - The new reconfigured concourse area with access to the new PSC.

The relocation of the fareline will allow floor replacements works to be carried out within the fare paid zone, especially at the location of the former fareline. As can be seen, the flooring is currently a mix between the new and old tiles. At platform level, the barriers around the new staircase linking to the transfer mezzanine have mostly been removed as well, indicating the impending opening of the new connection. Once this is done, the existing up-riding escalator and staircase will be closed to allow for its demolition.

24 June 2024 - A view of the new staircase at platform level, behind barricades.

24 June 2024 - A view within the barricades of the new staircase from the platform to the
transfer mezzanine level.

8 September 2024 - A view of the new staircase atrium at platform level. The barricades were
since removed. Signage that once hung from the blue beam has also since been removed.

8 September 2024 - A view of the new staircase connecting the platform with the transfer
mezzanine level.

8 September 2024 - A view down the new staircase towards the transfer mezzanine level.

With the first phase of changes mostly completed, the next phases of changes will commence shortly. It will be interesting to see these works take place as these will be far more extensive - demolition & installation of new escalators and construction of a new lift. We'll continue to bring you updates as & when things develop.

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