The National Day Parade Preview will be held on Saturday, 1 August 2015, at the Padang.
To facilitate the event, the following lanes and roads listed in Annex A will be closed to vehicular traffic during the stipulated timings.
In addition, there are changes in vehicular traffic direction along the following roads and/or lanes on Saturday, 1 August 2015:
(i) Vehicular traffic along the carriageway of Stadium Crescent in the direction of Stadium Walk (between Stadium Way and Stadium Walk) shall become a 2-way road during the following times:
(a) from 12.01am to 4.30am;
(b) from 7.30am to 8.30am; and
(c) from 8pm to 2am the following day.
(ii) Vehicular traffic along Jalan Dua shall become a 2-way road during the following times:
(a) from 7am to 8am; and
(b) from 11.30pm to 12.30am the following day.
(iii) Vehicular traffic along Stadium Walk (between car park 4 and Stadium Walk) shall become a 2-way road during the following times:
(a) from 7.30am to 8.30am;
(b) from 12pm to 4pm;
(c) from 8pm to 10pm; and
(d) from 11pm to 11.59pm.
(iv) From 12pm to 11pm, vehicular traffic along Raffles Link in the direction of Raffles Avenue shall be reversed to allow access into Raffles Boulevard; and
(v) Vehicular traffic along Coleman Lane shall be reversed to allow access into Coleman Street during the following times:
(a) from 1.30pm to 2.30pm; and
(a) from 6.45pm to 7.45pm.
During the events, access to the above-mentioned roads and lanes will only be granted to authorised vehicles displaying the approved labels as well as Police and emergency vehicles. Auxiliary Police officers, Police officers and SAF marshals will be deployed at the affected junctions to assist and direct motorists. Public bus services affected by the road closures will be diverted. Those travelling to these affected areas are strongly advised to use public transport
Traffic delays are expected along North Bridge Road, Beach Road, Bras Basah Rd, Hill Street, Cecil Street, Collyer Quay, Battery Road, Bayfront Avenue, Marina Boulevard, Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Mall, Mountbatten Road, Tanjong Rhu Road, Rhu Cross, Stadium Crescent, Stadium Walk and Stadium Way. Motorists are strongly advised to plan their route early and/or avoid these areas.
Motorists proceeding to the vicinity of Suntec City and Marina Square are advised to use alternate routes via East Coast Parkway (ECP) expressway, Sheares Avenue or Rochor Road in view of the closure along Nicoll Highway and Bras Basah Road. Those heading to Sports Hub are advised to use Stadium Road via Nicoll Highway in the direction of Guillemard Road and to use Stadium Way to get to Singapore Indoor Stadium and its vicinity. For those proceeding to Marina Bay Sands, they are advised to use Bayfront Avenue in the direction of Marina Boulevard via Temasek Avenue in the direction of Bayfront Avenue.
Parking restrictions along the peripheral roads will be strictly enforced. Vehicles found parking indiscriminately and/or causing obstruction will be towed.
SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
Large crowds are expected at the Float @ Marina Bay, Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, Merlion Park, Promontory, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage. The public is advised to be vigilant and to safeguard their belongings.
Admission
Admission into the Padang and Float @ Marina Bay will only be allowed for ticket holders. The gates will be opened from 3.30pm. Ticket holders are advised to arrive early to allow ample time for security checks and to find their seats before the start of the Parade. Ticket holders are encouraged to take public transport, and allocate more time for their journey into the Marina Bay area as congestion is expected.
Security Checks at the Padang
Security checks on persons and belongings will be conducted as a condition of entry into the Padang to ensure safety and security at the event. The public is advised to minimise the amount of personal belongings brought into the venue to facilitate quick security clearance.
Any container (100ml capacity or larger) containing liquid, aerosol or gel will be subjected to additional checks. Canned drinks and canned items will not be allowed into the venue. Each ticket holder will receive a NDP Fun Pack containing amongst other items, 2 bottles of water, 2 packet drinks, and light snacks. Actions may be taken against anyone who attempts to bring in prohibited items listed in Annex B.
Post-event Dispersal
After the Parade has ended, dispersal is likely to be slow due to the large crowd expected in the Marina Bay area. The public is advised to be patient and to follow the directions of the SAF marshals as well as the Police.
As City Hall MRT, Promenade MRT and Bayfront MRT Stations are expected to be very crowded during dispersal, commuters should head towards alternative stations such as Raffles Place MRT, Esplanade MRT, Bugis MRT or Clarke Quay MRT Stations. Adequate signs will be in place to direct commuters to these MRT Stations.
Members of public may contact the organiser at the hotline: 1800-637 2015 for further enquiries on the event and road closures.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
30 July 2015 @ 3:50 PM