Jalan Besar MRT station

 DT22 
Jalan Besar
惹兰勿刹
ஜாலான் புசார்
Jalan Besar
Rapid transit
Platform level of Jalan Besar station
Location 90 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208826
Operated by SBS Transit DTL
Line(s)
Platforms Island
Tracks 2
Construction
Structure type Underground
Platform levels 3
Disabled access Yes
Other information
Station code  DT22 
History
Opened 21 October 2017 (2017-10-21)
Previous names Sungei Road
Services
Preceding station   Mass Rapid Transit   Following station
towards Bukit Panjang
Downtown line
towards Expo
Location

Jalan Besar MRT station (DT22) is an underground Mass Rapid Transit station on the Downtown Line in Rochor, Singapore. The station is located under Jalan Besar, at the junction with Weld Road, hence its name.

The former Sungei Road Thieves' Market was located next to this station. Jalan Besar station is within walking distances to Rochor MRT station and Bugis MRT station, and it is not a valid transfer to these stations. Passengers will incur breaking of the journey.

History

The construction had begun in July 2011 when the Pasar Lane and Pitt Street was closed to make way for Downtown Line with the road realigned on 6 April 2012.

The station opened on 21 October 2017, as announced by the Land Transport Authority on 31 May 2017.[1]

References

  1. "Factsheet: Downtown Line 3 to Open on 21 October 2017 | Press Room | Land Transport Authority". www.lta.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-06-03.


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