Choa Chu Kang, Yew Tee residents enjoy better links with cycling paths

Completion of Ilkm of paths enhances links to amenities like parks and transport nodes

- Therese Soh and Esther Loi

Residents living in Choa Chu Kang and Yew Tee can now use cycling paths to get to amenities and nearby transport nodes across both towns.

On Aug 25, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the completion of 11km of new paths will allow cyclists to travel easily to and from Chua Chu Kang Community Club (CC), Lot One, Teck Whye Shopping Centre, Sunshine Place and Yew Tee Point.

It added that these paths will complement existing park connectors and provide better connectivity to parks such as Choa Chu Kang and Yew Tee parks.

The new paths will allow residents to cycle to amenities in other towns such as Bukit Panjang, as the cycling path networks across the towns are now seamlessly connected.

They were launched on Aug 25 by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who cycled from Yew Tee to Chua Chu Kang CC to deliver an opening address to the media, residents and the public.

"Residents will enjoy wider pathways and safer and more convenient connection to many important landmarks in the two towns," said Mr Gan, who is an MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC.

These new cycling paths are a welcome change for residents, especially as the Choa Chu Kang area has seen an increase in cyclists, he said.