Bedok South MRT Completion Date: The Full TE30 Timeline
The Bedok South MRT completion date is confirmed as the second half of 2026. Bedok South (TE30) is part of Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) Stage 5, the line's final stage, opening together with the neighbouring Sungei Bedok (TE31) interchange station. Here is the full, sourced timeline: why it was delayed twice, what is actually being built, and how it fits into the wider TEL system reaching this New Upper Changi Road / Bedok South location.
Bedok South MRT Completion Date: Why 2H 2026, Not Earlier
Bedok South station has a longer history than most commuters realise. LTA first announced it as part of the proposed Thomson-East Coast Line back in August 2014. Construction (Contract T311) began in 2016. The station was originally expected to be ready by 2024 - the same year TEL Stage 4 (Founders' Memorial to Bayshore) actually opened.
Two delays pushed that date back:
- 2024 to 2025: pandemic-related construction disruption pushed the original completion date back a year.
- 2025 to 2026: a further delay was attributed to the challenges of tunnelling near existing critical infrastructure in the area.
The Ministry of Transport confirmed in a 2026 parliamentary reply that TEL Stage 5, alongside the related Downtown Line 3 extension, is expected to open in the second half of 2026. That is the same window used throughout this site and is not a marketing estimate; it is the official government timeline.
The Full Thomson-East Coast Line Timeline
Bedok South is the last piece of a line that has been built out in five stages over six years:
| Stage | Opened | Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 31 Jan 2020 | Woodlands North, Woodlands, Woodlands South |
| Stage 2 | 28 Aug 2021 | Springleaf, Lentor, Mayflower, Bright Hill, Upper Thomson, Caldecott (CCL interchange) |
| Stage 3 | 13 Nov 2022 | 13 stations through the CBD, incl. Orchard, Great World, Outram Park, Marina Bay, Marina South, Gardens by the Bay - multiple interchanges (DTL, NSL, EWL, NEL, CCL) |
| Stage 4 | 23 Jun 2024 | Founders' Memorial, Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park, Tanjong Katong, Marine Parade, Marine Terrace, Siglap, Bayshore |
| Stage 5 | 2H 2026 (confirmed) | Bedok South (TE30), Sungei Bedok (TE31, DTL interchange) |
In other words, the line already runs live to Bayshore today, one stop short of Bedok South. The remaining two stations are the only unfinished section of the entire 32-station, 43km network.
What's Actually Being Built at Bedok South Station
Contract T311, for the design and construction of Bedok South station and its associated tunnels, was awarded in April 2016 to China Jingye Engineering Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) for S
- An underground station roughly 22 metres deep, with a single island platform.
- Located at the intersection of Upper East Coast Road and Bedok South Road, next to Temasek Secondary School.
- Address on record: 620 Upper East Coast Road.
That puts the station within the same stretch of New Upper Changi Road covered on this site's location page and project details.
Sungei Bedok: the Interchange Opening on the Same Day
Bedok South cannot open on its own - Stage 5 is only two stations, and both open together. The neighbouring Sungei Bedok station (Contract T312, awarded June 2016 to KTC Civil Engineering and Construction for S$418 million) becomes the Downtown Line's new eastern terminus as well as a TEL interchange. Once live, that gives residents at this address a one-transfer ride onto the Downtown Line without backtracking into town first, in addition to the direct TEL ride toward Marina Bay, Orchard and Woodlands already running today.
What This Means If You're Tracking This Site
The GLS tender for this New Upper Changi Road site is still open (see latest updates for the current tender status) - developer, name, price and TOP date are all still TBA. What's already certain, independent of who wins the tender, is the transport timeline above: Bedok South MRT is on track for 2H 2026, backed by an official parliamentary confirmation, not a developer's marketing claim. That's a useful fact to anchor any purchase-timing decision around, alongside the indicative pricing, floor plan and showflat booking pages on this site once those details are released.
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