Large turnout expected around Marina Bay for last NDP preview show; crowd-control measures in place

Traffic delays are expected along Battery Road, Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Collyer Quay, Guillemard Road, Hill Street, Marina Boulevard, Mountbatten Road, North Bridge Road, Ophir Road, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Raffles Link, Republic Boulevard, Rochor Road, Temasek Avenue, Temasek Boulevard and Victoria Street.

“Motorists are advised to plan their routes early and avoid these roads,” police said. “Members of the public travelling to these affected areas are strongly encouraged to use public transport.”

Similarly, motorists heading to Suntec City and Marina Square from Bras Basah Road, Esplanade Drive, Nicoll Highway or Raffles Boulevard would need to use alternative routes via Bayfront Avenue or Rochor Road leading to Temasek Boulevard.

“Parking restrictions along the affected roads will be strictly enforced. Vehicles found parked illegally or causing obstruction will be towed,” police said.

Following the NDP Preview, City Hall MRT station, Raffles Place MRT station and Bayfront MRT station are expected to very crowded as people disperse.

As such, members of the public are advised to use alternative stations such as Esplanade MRT station, Promenade MRT station, Downtown MRT station and Marina Bay MRT station, police said.