27 Jul 2023 | 10:27 AM UTC
Singapore: Officials to close some roads, divert bus services in City Hall at varying timings during parade rehearsal July 29-30
Singapore to close roads, divert buses in City Hall at varying timings 02:00 July 29-02:00 July 30 during National Day Parade rehearsal.
Event
Authorities will close several roads and divert some bus services in the City Hall area at varying timings 02:00 July 29-02:00 July 30 due to the National Day Parade rehearsal. Roads that will be partially or fully shut include Raffles and Republic avenues; Raffles and Republic boulevards; Beach, Bras Basah, Fullerton, North Bridge, St. Andrew's, and Stamford roads; Connaught and Esplanade drives; Coleman Street, Parliament Place, Supreme Court Lane, and Nicoll Highway. Only security personnel and emergency vehicles can access the affected roads, and authorities encourage travelers to the area to use public transport.
Authorities will likely implement increased security, including deploying additional personnel, to enforce the road closures. Transport operators will divert some bus services, including 77, 97, 106, 167, and 857. Traffic congestion is possible on alternative roads.
Advice
Avoid driving in or near the City Hall area during the road closure period. Seek updated information on possible traffic disruptions; allow additional time to reach destinations in or nearby the City Hall area.
Resources
Singapore Police Force (SPF)
SMRT Corporation
Tower Transit
SBS Transit
Go-Ahead Singapore
