JRL2 - A snapshot in July 2026

July 2026 - An overview of the various stations and contracts under Phase 2 of the Jurong
Region Line.

The weather has been brutal lately - either very hot or very wet, making it somewhat difficult to step out and take photos of the Jurong Region Line (JRL)'s stations and viaducts under construction. Nonetheless, we've broken the usual snapshot update into a smaller, more manageable portion that we could handle while still giving you a worth while update on progress of the contracts making up Phase 2 of the line, due by end-2028. There are several key updates which we'll go through to keep you in the know on how the line is progressing.

J110 & J120 / Jurong East & Integrated transport hub - A 2024 progress report

The final two contracts under Phase 2 of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) are located at Jurong East. Before we dive into the 2 contracts' combined report, here are the reports for other contracts that we've covered thus far:

• Contract J101 for Tengah Depot
• Contract J102 for Choa Chu Kang, Choa Chu Kang West & Tengah stations
• Contract J103 for Hong Kah & Corporation stations
• Contract J105 for Jurong West & Bahar Junction stations
• Contract J106 for Boon Lay station
• Contract J107 for Gek Poh & Tawas stations
• Contract J108 for Tengah Plantation, Tengah Park & Bukit Batok West stations
• Contract J109 for Toh Guan, Jurong Town Hall & Pandan Reservoir stations

Milestones for contract J110 for the construction of the Jurong East interchange station have included the commencement of structural works for the upper platform level of the station, commencement of construction of ground level columns for the transfer hub & plaza and the completion of the two viaduct piers to the station's north. On the other hand, milestones for contract J120 have included the progressive expansion of casting works for the in-situ viaduct spans, commencement of casting works for the Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) building structure over the JRL viaducts and the commencement of ITH tower building structure works. More details to follow, after the jump!

J110 & J120 - Jurong East update Q2 & Q3 2024

Contracts J110 (top) and J120 (bottom) as of end-Q3.

To speed things up and keep our updates a little more current, we'll be combining the updates for both Q2 and Q3 for the remaining contracts (J110, J111, J112, J113, J115A & J120) of the Jurong Region Line (JRL). Hopefully, this gives our reads a more timely perspective of the works progression.

J110 & J120 - Jurong East & ITH update Q1 2024

 

18 March 2024 - A view of Jurong East station as at end-Q1 2024.

18 March 2024 - A view of the contract J120 viaducts as at end-Q1 2024.

The section of Jurong Region Line (JRL) near Jurong East is being constructed under 2 contracts connected to contract J109 on either end. Jurong East station is being built under contract J110 while the Jurong East Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) and associated viaducts are being built under contract J120. Through Q1 both contracts have seen the casting of various sections of the project under their care. We take a closer look at the progress made over Q1 in this update.

J110 & J120 - Jurong East update Q3 2023

 

24 September 2023 - A view of works at the Jurong East interchange under contract J110 as of
end-Q3 2023.

17 September 2023 - A view of parts of the contract J120 viaduct under construction as at end-Q3
2023.

To wrap up our Q3 update for phase 2 of the Jurong Region Line (JRL), we are focusing on the two remaining contracts at Jurong East - contracts J110 and J120. The former is for the construction of the JE5 Jurong East interchange while the latter involves the construction of the Jurong East Integrated Transport Hub (ITH) and associated viaducts through the development. More images are available after the jump.

J110 - Jurong East update Q2 2023

 

25 June 2023 - Station columns being cast at ground level.

Contract J110 is for the construction of a new 4-storey annex to the existing Jurong East interchange station that will serve the new Jurong Region Line (JRL). Initially the original concept for the station's addition & alteration was to introduce an entirely new roof with suspended transfer link over the existing station. However an alternative option that was subsequently adopted will instead see the retention of the iconic spaceframe roof of the existing station with the transfer connections shifted to the western end of the station, taking over the former entrance plaza area. Over the past quarter, one has been able to see the station slowly begin to creep upwards with station columns being cast.

JRL PIC - Updated with new 3D station models

 

1 August 2023 - A view of the Choa Chu Kang station complex, which will feature 10 platforms
when completed - 4 for the LRT, 3 for the NSL & 3 for JRL.

A recent post by MP for Keat Hong divison, Mr. Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, showed a visit to the Jurong Region Line (JRL) Project Information Centre (PIC) featuring new station architectural models. Our team made a visit to the JRL PIC today to check out the new additions to the collection.

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J110/J120 - Jurong East year-end update

 

2 December 2022 - A view of the new covered linkway connecting to
Jurong East Central town centre.

2 December 2022 - A view of the contract J110 construction site.

The area around Jurong East station is vastly different from how it used to look years ago. Especially in recent years, the area has transformed once again. The most recent addition being a new covered walkway linking from the southern end of the existing station concourse, towards the JCube & Jurong East Central town centre. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) & contract J110 contractor - Daewoo-YongNam joint venture - announced on Monday that from 18th December 2022, the existing escalator and staircase leading to Exit A at the station will be closed. Instead, a new stairway will connect from the southern side of the unpaid concourse to link commuters accessing JCube & the Jurong East Central town centre.

JRL2 - Station renders

 

A new render of Bukit Batok West station under contract J108.
Source: LTA & John Holland-McConnell Dowell JV

We hope that you've enjoyed our previous post on the renders of the phase 1 stations of the Jurong Region Line (JRL). We're back with more now, this time for phase 2 which will run towards mega-hub Jurong East and onwards to the Pandan Reservoir.

J110 & J120 Construction Update - Q3 2021

 

An artist's impression of the Jurong East interchange and integrated transport hub complexes.
Source: Aedas

To conclude our Q3 update on the Jurong Region Line (JRL) for 2021, we visit Jurong East. Construction here is covered under 2 contracts - J110 and J120. Contract J110 is for the construction of Jurong East interchange station and modifications to integrate the new structure in with the existing complex. On the other hand, Contract J120 involves the construction of the Jurong East integrated transport hub (ITH), including JRL viaducts through the complex.

J110 - A new bus interchange

 

29 November 2020 - A view of the first temporary Jurong East bus interchange next to Jurong East MRT station.

After nearly 9 years in operation, the first temporary bus interchange at Jurong East will be relocated. To our knowledge, this is the first time where a second temporary facility has been constructed for use. Come 6th December 2020, operations will commence at the new facility located opposite the existing interchange. This will be the second bus interchange to shift in order to facilitate construction works for the Jurong Region Line (JRL).

Contract awards - J151, J106, J107 & J110

Render of the contract J151 trains by Hyundai Rotem.
Source: LTA

February has been a milestone month in the progress of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) with the award of 4 major contracts for the line. These include contracts for supply of trains for the line as well as the construction of 2 stations and 2 interchanges.

JRL2 - All contracts released for bid

The Land Transport Authority released the last tender for phase 2 of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) on 31st July 2019 - contract J109 for the design & construction of Toh Guan, Jurong Town Hall and Pandan Reservoir stations, viaducts inclusive. With the release of tender bidding for contract J109, all contracts for phase 2 of the line have been floated for tender.

Pre-construction - Jurong East

Jurong East station is a transport hub which currently serves as an interchange station between the North South Line (NSL) and East West Line (EWL). A major bus interchange is located next to the MRT station, servicing approximately 20 bus routes. The original bus interchange was located on the northwestern side of the plot, but was moved to a temporary facility west of the station in 2011.

17 October 2017
Source: Google Earth

Contract tendering update - J102, J103, J110 & J106

The contract tendering process for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) civil contracts began last October with the release of tender for contract J101 for the construction of the depot to be located in Tengah. Since then numerous other tenders have been floated, of which the tenders for 3 contracts have been closed - contracts J102, J103 and J110.

Contract J102 is for the construction of Choa Chu Kang, Choa Chu Kang West and Tengah stations on the JRL. It also includes addition & alteration (A&A) works to the existing Choa Chu Kang station on the North South Line. Tender for this contract closed on 22 February and a total of 10 contractors have made bids.

List of tender respondents for contract J102.
Source: LTA

Contract tendering update - J101, J102, J103, J105, J110

Following the official announcement of the Jurong Region Line (JRL) in May 2018, the tendering process for the civil contracts began around November last year. To date several large civil works contracts have been floated for tender.

Contract list as of 18 February 2019.

These include the civil works contracts for the construction of Tengah depot (contract J101), Choa Chu Kang interchange, Choa Chu Kang West and Tengah stations (contract J102), Hong Kah and Corporation stations (contract J103), Jurong West and Bahar Junction stations (contract J105) and Jurong East interchange (contract J110). In total, there should be approximately 13 civil works contracts for the line. To date 5 of these contracts have been floated and 1 contact - J102 - has been closed.

Contract awards can be expected approximately 6 months after the closure of the tender while tender of the remaining contracts should be expected to be completed by the year-end. Once the contracts have been awarded, a ground breaking ceremony will be held - potentially some time after the first quarter of 2020. This is when construction along the line will begin to ramp up in intensity. In the meantime, advanced work contracts are underway to facilitate the relocation of utilities, with the bulk of these contracts due for completion by September 2020.

Official route & stations

Jurong Region Line initial system map.
Source: Land Transport Authority

This morning the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the official stations and route for the Jurong Region Line (JRL). As reflected in our new logo, the route is to be coloured teal. As previously mentioned in our final prediction post, two stations will be deferred and the remainder of stations will be built and opened over 3 separate phases.

Overlay of officially released Jurong Region Line initial system map against geographic map.
Credits: y2koh

Roads JRL may align with - Jurong East branch

Typical road name sign
Source: SRX

In our previous post, we touched on the location shift of Choa Chu Kang bus interchange to make way for the Jurong Region Line (JRL) station. In this post, we explore the potential roads that the JRL may align with along the Jurong East & West Coast branch.

Interchange stations

Based on different sources, we can piece together that the Jurong Region Line will feature 5 stations connecting to other MRT lines.

Source: GreenhilLi

Jurong East

We have recently gotten information that the Jurong Region Line (JRL) will integrate with the North South and East West lines at Jurong East station. Additionally, the JRL station will be an elevated one that will feature connections to the existing MRT station. A new bus interchange will be developed on the site of the former Jurong East bus interchange before it was demolished.