Gov’t acquires land from Malaysia for Woodlands Checkpoint extension

The expansion will take place in phases over the next 10 to 15 years.

The Singapore government will acquire two separate small land parcels spanning approximately 0.79 ha owned by the Malaysian government to facilitate the redevelopment and extension of Woodlands Checkpoint (WCP).

The Immigration & Checdkpoints Authority (ICA) plans to extend WCP in phases over the next 10 to 15 years to provide a long-term solution to the chronic congestion at this land crossing.

The average daily number of travellers passing through WCP is projected to reach 400,000 by 2050. In 2024, the daily traveller volume at WCP increased by 22% to 327,000. During the year-end school holidays, 376,000 travellers used the WCP.

Phase 1 of the construction, which will commence in Q3 2025, will build an extension of WCP at the Old Woodlands Town Centre. This extension will comprise new automated clearance facilities for cargo vehicles, cars, and motorcycles.

The Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) will also be extended to create a direct route for vehicles exiting WCP to access the BKE.

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