Purpose of MCE is to Force Drivers to Go into CBD to Pay ERP?

[makapaaa]

[h=2]Now jams in CBD after MCE opening[/h]

January 16th, 2014 |

Author: Contributions

After the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) opened two weeks ago, traffic within the Central Business District has become much heavier, leading to massive jams during peak hours.
Many vehicles exit Central Boulevard en route to Chinatown, Bugis and Orchard Road, leading to massive jams in Cross Street, Church Street, Telok Ayer Street and Robinson Road during evening peak hours.
Before the MCE opened, it took me about 10 minutes to travel from Church Street to Orchard Road. Now, it takes me at least 30 minutes.
Such jams increase pollution and reduce productivity and efficiency.
I urge the Land Transport Authority to resolve the problem promptly.

Cheang Sai Keong

* Letter first appeared in ST Forum (15 Jan).

 

[Narong Wongwan]

They already started tearing down of sheares bridge....

 

[zhihau]

They already started tearing down of sheares bridge....

heritage... gone :(:(:(

 

[THE_CHANSTER]

They already started tearing down of sheares bridge....

This is really disappointing. The BSB is an iconic landmark which provided a very nice drive to the airport. Now all we get is an underground tunnel (a larger version of the KPE).

 

[laksaboy]

In PAP-run Singapore, 'heritage' is worthless unless it can be converted into money.

Another way to grab more money is to fix what ain't broke in the first place.

Already there have been countless heritage casualties from this profiteering govt.

Who did you vote for?