CCL6 - A snapshot in June 2025

An overview of the 3 stations under CCL6 in June 2025.

With the Circle Line stage 6 (CCL6) section targeted for completion in the first half of 2026, we took the opportunity to check in on progress made on the 3 new stations along the 4km link. Works at the three stations are in the semi-final stages, with structural works since completed and installation of architectural finishings underway. Commuter facilities such as sheltered bus stops and pick-up/drop-off points are being constructed to support connectivity at the stations. Join us as we take a better look at all the progress made thus far after the jump.

CCL6 - A snapshot in February 2025

Aerial views of the 4 civil contracts along the main line section of the project in early
February 2025.
Top (L - R): CC30 - Keppel, CC31 - Cantonment
Bottom (L - R): CC32 - Prince Edward Road, Contract 886

With the Circle Line stage 6 (CCL6) due to open by the first half of 2026, we're about a year and a half away from the section's completion. Most of the stations' exits have had the roof structures installed and works were transitioning towards the completion of architectural, mechanical & electrical components. We take a closer look at the progress made at the various stations and sites along the project after the jump.

CCL6 - A snapshot in October 2024

Looks like it has been some time since we made an update on Circle Line stage 6 (CCL6). Since our last update the most significant milestone would be the decommissioning of the temporary staging area for trackworks - more on that later. The various stations also have seen installation of escalators completed at 8 of the eligible exits, while the remaining exit will feature lift-only access. 

CCL6 - A snapshot in August 2024

An overview of the 4 sites helping to close the Circle Line loop as of August 2024.

Over August 2024, progress at the Circle Line 6 sites has seen work commence or continue on the roof of 7 of the 9 station exits. At this point, escalators had been installed in 7 of the 8 exits requiring their use as well. Additionally, noise barriers had begun to be taken down at Prince Edward Road, following similar works at Keppel before. More details after the jump.

CCL6 - A snapshot in July 2024

A view of the 4 main line contracts for Circle Line's Stage 6 as of end-July 2024.
Top (L - R) : CC30 - Keppel, CC31 - Cantonment
Bottom (L - R) : CC32 - Prince Edward Road, Contract 886 - Cut & Cover tunnels

Works for the Circle Line (CCL)'s Stage 6 main line continues to advance. In July, headway was made through the installation of escalators at Keppel station, the casting of roof slabs for Exits 1 & 2 at Cantonment station and the installation of metal roof frames at Prince Edward Road station. Over at the site of the cut & cover tunnels, work continued ahead of the eventual reinstatement of the roads in the vicinity.

C882 - Keppel update May 2024

5 May 2024 - An aerial view of the Keppel station site.

 Three months since we last checked in at Keppel station, things have progressed - as they rightly should. Backfilling works of the station site were completed with several of the street level surface structures now visible. Noise barriers near Exits 1 and 2 have also been taken down, now that the noisier works have been completed. The disappearance of these barriers allows closer looks at the station's construction as work on the exits progress.

CCL6 - A snapshot in May 2024

 

5 May 2024 - An overview of the street level structures at Keppel station.

5 May 2024 - An aerial view of the Cantonment station worksite.

5 May 2024 - An aerial view of the Prince Edward Road station site.

5 May 2024 - A view of the backfilling & reinstatement works underway along the cut & cover
tunnel section between Prince Edward Road & Marina Bay stations.

It's been a while since we caught up with the progress being made over at the Circle Line 6 stations. As such, we're bring you an early update on the goings on in the early part of May, since our last update on the section was in February.

C882 - Keppel update February 2024

 

11 February 2024 - A view eastwards along Keppel Road.

11 February 2024 - More permanent structures can now be seen at the surface level.

It has been a month now since work to "Close the Circle" by connecting tunnels and tracks from Keppel to HarbourFront stations has begun. While temporary changes to the service patterns of the main line were implemented, work continues to make progress over at Contract 882's Keppel station site. We take a look at how the site has changed since we last checked in at the end of 2023.

Upcoming temporary CCL service pattern changes 20 Jan - 24 May 2024

 

11 January 2024 - A banner at Buona Vista station informing passengers about the upcoming
temporary service changes.

Its less than a week away to the upcoming temporary Circle Line (CCL) service pattern changes which will commence this Saturday (20 January 2024). What are the changes? Why are the changes needed? And what are the works being done that necessitate these changes? We'll delve into these questions in this post, more after the jump.

CCL6 year-end update 2023

 

Contract 882's Keppel station site.
Top : 27 April 2023
Bottom : 9 December 2023

Contract 883's Cantonment station site.
Top : 30 December 2022
Bottom : 9 December 2023

Contract 885's Prince Edward Road station site along Shenton Way.
Top : 4 August 2023
Bottom : 9 December 2023

Contract 886's cut & cover tunnel sites.
Top : 27 April 2023
Bottom : 9 December 2023

It has been a big year for the Circle Line 6 (CCL6) project with the station structures of the 3 new stations now substantially complete. We take a look back at the progress made over the year, comparing the sites as of Q4 to the end of 2022 or earlier in 2023. Do head on after the jump for pictures.

CCL6 Newsletter 2023

 

Today, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) released the fifth Circle Line 6 newsletter. In this edition, maps featuring the stations renumbered exits were included in. Several small general updates are also provided within. In summary, station structural works are substantially completed with the works now shifting towards the construction of station exits at street level, the architectural components and mechanical installations.

You can read the newsletter here.

This is a blog-only post.

C882 - Keppel update November 2023

 

25 November 2023 - A view of the lift shaft for the exit next to the eastbound carriageway of
Keppel Road.

Ahead of major disruptive work for the Circle Line next year, we pay the Keppel station a visit to check in on progress made. Backfilling work is continuing with a significant difference noted over the station's roof slab. In our previous update in August, parts of the concrete roof slab could still be seen exposed to the elements. These have since been covered over with soil and demolition work is ongoing for the earth retaining & stabilising system (ERSS) - a system of temporary walls installed to allow for the excavation and casting of the station box within.

C882 - Keppel update August 2023

 

20 August 2023 - An aerial view of Keppel station seen from apartments along Everton Road.

Contract 882 for the construction of Keppel station has seen progress with the first of 3 station exits becoming visible at street level. The slope upon which the escalators and staircase will sit can also be visible, signaling that progress is leading towards the exits achieving basic structure completion soon. At the eastern end of the station, back filling works are also in progress. We take a closer look at the progress made at the station over August 2023.

C882 - Keppel update Q2 2023

 

27 April 2023 - A view eastwards of Keppel Road and the station box site.
Image by Seloloving.

The Circle Line is progressing towards final loop closure with the addition of 3 stations along a 4km route between HarbourFront and Marina Bay terminals. Bored tunneling works between the stations have been completed for some time now while work continues on at the stations and cut & cover tunnels at the Marina Bay area. At the surface level, it is difficult to tell how much progress has been achieved. However by estimates, it is anticipated that the three stations should achieve basic structure completion some time this year with the exits to follow thereafter. Join us as we explore the progress under contract 882 for Keppel station.

C882 - Keppel 2022 year-end update

 

30 December 2022 - An aerial view of the station site

Keppel station has made great progress through the year. Part of the station site has commenced back-filling work with soil being progressively placed back on top of the completed roof slab. An excavation pit is also now visible to allow the construction of the station exit near the road side table.

Reviewing Keppel

 

A view towards the south of the station work site. This is towards the western end of the station.

On National Day, we conducted a virtual tour on the SG MRT Construction (SgMC) Instagram channel. During the tour, we covered several stations along the Circle Line and we'll be featuring some additional shots that we hadn't showcased on the Instagram channel during the tour.

CCL6 Newsletters by LTA

 

Issue 1 of the CCL6 newsletter by LTA.
Source: LTA

Did you know that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been releasing several newsletters on the Circle Line 6 (CCL6) project since 2019? Well, neither did we! Nonetheless, we managed to get the digital copies of the 4 newsletters produced to date.

June 2019 - Keppel station progress

Contact 882 is for the construction of Keppel station and bored tunnels between HarbourFront and Cantonment stations. Since our last update in February, works have progressed significantly at both ends of the station.

25 May 2019 - Excavation begins at the eastern launch shaft, for tunnels towards
Cantonment station.

2 June 2019 - Excavation completed till base of capping beam level.

17 June 2019 - Rebar skeleton in place for concrete pouring and casting.

February 2019 - Keppel station progress

Contract 882 is for the construction of Keppel station and tunnels for Circle Line stage 6. The assigned contractor is a joint venture between China State Construction Engineering Co (CSCEC) & Nishimatsu. Both contractors in this joint venture have been involved in MRT construction locally before with projects on the Downtown and Circle Lines.

11 February 2019 - Project details on a signboard near one of the site access gates.

Circle Line 6 Project Information Centre

Recently Minister for Transport Mr. Khaw Boon Wan shared a post introducing the Circle Line 6 Project Information Centre (PIC) which was officially opened. The Project Information Centre is located along Spottiswoode Road in front of the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and is open to the public on a walk-in basis, unlike some other centres which require prior bookings and arrangements (for example the Thomson-East Coast Line stage 3 PIC at Orchard station).

The Circle Line 6 Project Information Centre.