SGH Emergency Department Relocates

13 Jan 2026

Media Release

Singapore, 12 January 2026 – Come 18 January 2026, Sunday at 7am, Singaporeans heading to the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Campus for emergency care should make their way to level 3 of the new SGH Emergency/National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) building.

The new building at 1 Hospital Boulevard is located adjacent to the current emergency department at SGH Block 1. It’s important to note that patients seeking emergency care should go directly to level 3 emergency drop-off and the driving directions remain unchanged, i.e., via College Road and Hospital Crescent. For next-or-kin who drive, please proceed to park at the basement carpark, entry via Hospital Boulevard.

"We understand that relocating our emergency department may cause some initial confusion in the first few weeks. We want to assure all Singaporeans of our commitment to provide timely, quality emergency care remains unchanged. We appreciate the public's patience and understanding as our teams are working to ensure clear signage and additional assistance during this transition", said Associate Professor Kenneth Tan Boon Kiat, Head and Senior Consultant, Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital.

The Hospital has informed Singapore Civil Defence Force and reached out to private ambulance service providers and public transport companies about the relocation.

There are directional signs along the route to direct visitors to the ED.

1. By Car/Taxi

·       Direct ED access via level 3 entrance to drop off patients (RECOMMENDED)
o   Enter via College Road and turn into Hospital Crescent
o   Use the SGH Emergency/NNI building up ramp to level 3
o   Drop-off at ED entrance
o   Parking if needed is located in the basement, entry via Hospital Boulevard

·       Indirect ED access via level 1 entrance
        o   Enter via Kampong Bahru Road or Jalan Bukit Merah and turn into Hospital Boulevard
        o   Follow the signs to enter the SGH Emergency/NNI building
        o   Drop-off passengers on level 1 entrance or proceed to basement carpark
        o   Follow the signs to Lobby D, and take the lift to ED on level 3

2. By SGH Campus Shuttle Bus

·       Take the Blue SGH Campus Shuttle from Outram Park MRT Exit 6 or Exit 7.
·       Alight at the SGH Emergency / NNI Building.
·       Enter the building, follow the signs to Lobby D, and take the lift to ED on level 3
·       Shuttle bus operating hours:
        o   Monday to Friday: 8am to 7pm
        o   Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday: 8am to 2pm
        o   Sunday and Public Holiday: No Service

a) On Foot From Main SGH Building

·       From SGH Block 2/3 entrance, turn right and cross the road using the zebra crossing
·       Turn right and follow sheltered walkway towards SGH Emergency/NNI building
·       Look out for signs pointing to Lobby D and take the lift to ED on level 3

b) From Outram Community Hospital
·       Take lift/escalator to level 2 and head towards SGH
·       Before the zebra crossing, turn left and follow sheltered walkway towards SGH Emergency/NNI building
·       Look out for signs pointing to Lobby D and take the lift to ED on level 3

c) From Outram Park MRT North-East Line (About a 15-minute walk)

·       Make your way out from Exit 6
·       Facing the road, turn right and walk along Eu Tong Sen Street towards Outram Community Hospital
·       Follow the pavement until you reach the first traffic light, cross the road, walk straight.
·       Follow the pavement until you see the SGH Emergency/NNI building
·       Look out for signs pointing to Lobby D and take the lift to ED on level 3

3. By bus

a)      Kampong Bahru Bus Terminal at Spooner Road
o   bus service: 2, 12, 12e, 54, 120, 122, 174, 174e and 190
b)      Bus stop ID : 10059 (opposite Silat Road Silk temple)
          o   Bus service: 120, 147, 167, 196, 197, 961 and 961M

More details about the SGH Emergency/NNI building will be available during its official opening in later months.

Please refer to Annex A for the map on how to get to the new SGH Emergency Department and SGH Emergency/NNI building

For media enquiries, please contact:

Teo Kian Nguan (Mr)
Communications Department
Email: teo.kian.nguan@sgh.com.sg

Annex A