LTA to mitigate noise along elevated MRT tracks
Residents in Singapore who live close to MRT viaducts and are disturbed by the noise of the comings and goings of trains could be in for some reprieve.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Tuesday plans to mitigate railway noise on elevated tracks.
It will embark on a noise measurement study spanning the entire length of elevated MRT tracks island-wide and covering more than 500 blocks of flats located close to the elevated viaducts or turnouts.
"With an ageing MRT system that has been in operation since 1987 and increased train frequencies to better serve commuters, LTA recognises that some residents living particularly close to the MRT viaducts may experience increased noise levels," said LTA in a statement.
The study, to be completed by the second quarter of 2012, will help LTA identify locations requiring special attention.
Currently, LTA has installed Low Noise Barriers at the new viaduct and platform at Jurong East MRT station to reduce noise to the same levels before the implementation of the Jurong Modification Project.
Responding to feedback, LTA will also pilot Low Noise Barriers along the open tracks at Bishan MRT station. It will call for a tender for the installation of the barriers this month.
This study is conducted concurrently with the on-going multi-agency study jointly led by the National Environment Agency and LTA on road and rail noise, and which is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2012.
