Ministry of National Development of the Republic of Singapore

01/13/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Written answer by Ministry of National Development on plan to pedestrianise Orchard Road between Buyong Road and Handy Road

Question No: 732
Question by: Mr Fadli Fawzi

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) what is the status of the plan announced in 2022 to pedestrianise a 500m stretch of Orchard Road between Buyong Road and Handy Road; and (b) when is the target date for completion.

Answer:

The pedestrianisation of Orchard Road between Buyong Road and Handy Road is in its design phase, and the completion timeline will be announced when ready.

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