Introduction

Street Works in Singapore

Street works in Singapore are controlled by the Land Transport Authority under the Statutory provision in the Street Works Act 1995.

The standards are governed by the Code of Practice for Traffic Control at Work Zone published in 1-Sep-2001.

Contractors working in Singapore streets could check with Land Transport Authority website to download a copy of the Code free of charge; or to get a copy of the Code at $50.00 excluding GST. The copy could be obtained at Land Transport Authority, Road Management Department at Projects & Engineering Office, 1 Hampshire Road, Block 3 Level 2 counter.  (Please check with the Authority for details and information here may not be updated)

Code of Practice

This Code made extensive references to developing countries, e.g. MUTCD 2000 of FHWA of USA.

The standards of devices were made reference to ASTM, and NCHRP Report 350 (Part A and Part B) of USA and British Standards of Britain.

Road Opening on Public Streets

All road openings are subject to the guidelines and approval from Manager, Road Management Department and the applications could be sent to the above address.

Road Openings within Streets under Town Councils

Contractors working within the ambit of Town Councils should seek concurrent approval from the respective Town Councils prior to the commencement of works. The website of the respective town councils are as follows:

The information available here should be used as guide and Land Transport Authority should be consulted on all street works and road openings.

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