In the lead up to the National Day Parade 2023, the following rehearsals will be held at the Padang on the following Saturdays:
- 10 June 2023 – Combined Rehearsal 1
- 17 June 2023 – Combined Rehearsal 2
- 24 June 2023 – Combined Rehearsal 3
To facilitate the event, the following roads and lanes will be closed to vehicular traffic during the stipulated periods:
During the closure, access will only be granted to authorised vehicles as well as Police and emergency vehicles. Auxiliary police officers and Singapore Armed Forces marshals will be deployed at the affected junctions to assist and direct motorists.
Coleman Lane (between Coleman Street and lamp post 3F) becomes a 2-way road on Saturday, 10 June, 17 June, and 24 June 2023, from 1pm to 3pm and 6.30pm to 8pm. Auxiliary police officers and Singapore Armed Forces marshals will be deployed to assist and direct motorists.
Traffic delays are expected along Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Collyer Quay, Guillemard Road, Hill Street, Mountbatten Road, North Bridge Road, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Republic Boulevard, Temasek Avenue, Temasek Boulevard and Victoria Street. Motorists are to plan their route early and avoid these roads. Members of the public travelling to these affected areas are also strongly encouraged to use public transport.
Similarly, motorists proceeding to Suntec City and Marina Square from Bras Basah Road, Esplanade Drive or Nicoll Highway are to use alternate routes via Bayfront Avenue or Ophir Road leading to Temasek Boulevard.
Parking restrictions along the affected roads will be strictly enforced. Vehicles found parking illegally or causing obstruction will be towed.
Members of the public may contact the organiser at 1800-637-2023 for further enquiries.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
07 June 2023 @ 11:00 AM