SINGAPORE, June 4 -- The Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore will undergo a major redevelopment starting in the third quarter of 2025, with the aim of cutting the current chronic congestion at the land crossing with northern neighbour Johor.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) announced this in a joint statement today.

The project is estimated to take between 10 and 15 years to complete.

Phase one will be the checkpoint at the Old Woodlands Town Centre.

"This extension will comprise new automated clearance facilities for cargo vehicles, arriving cars, and arriving motorcycles," ICA and SLA said in their statement.

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