A new bridge will be built across Upper Bukit Timah Road by 2026, allowing both wildlife and pedestrians to cross between the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and the Western Water Catchment Area via Bukit Batok Nature Park.
Animals have been spotted crossing Upper Bukit Timah Road, occasionally resulting in collisions with vehicles, the National Parks Board (NParks) had said previously. The "eco-pedestrian bridge" is part of efforts to mitigate this, facilitating the safe movement of native species between green spaces and allowing them to expand their habitat.
The new bridge was announced by National Development Minister Desmond Lee at the Festival of Biodiversity, held at community hub Heartbeat@Bedok on Saturday.
The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and the Bukit Batok Nature Park are together home to more than 1,250 plant species and over 1,800 animal species, Mr Lee noted.
The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is home to a large proportion of Singapore's native species, including 84 per cent of the Republic's amphibian species, 59 per cent of the reptile species and 56 per cent of the mammal species.
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