24 Mar 2021 | 08:51 AM UTC
Singapore: Officials temporarily close checkpoint with Malaysia due to traffic accident March 24
Vehicle accident causes closure of Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore, March 24. Transport disruptions possible.
Event
Singaporean officials have closed the Woodlands Checkpoint, which connects the country with Malaysia, as of 1630 March 24, due to a traffic accident. The incident occurred along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE). Delays in clearance operations may prolong the closure of the border, prompting traffic delays.
Heightened security, as well as localized transport disruptions, are possible in the coming hours. Travel toward Singapore is most likely to be affected. Authorities may divert traffic to ease congestion. Lingering processing delays may occur once the checkpoint reopens.
Advice
Allow additional travel time near the impacted location until operations conclude.
