SINGAPORE : If you're travelling out of Singapore by land during
the festive season, the authorities are advising careful
planning.
Traffic volume at both the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints is
expected to be heavy during these periods from December 23-26 and
from December 30 to January 2, 2006.
To avoid the congestion, travellers are encouraged to car pool or
make use of public transport instead.
Those leaving Singapore by land can find out the latest traffic
situation with the EMAS (Expressway Monitoring and Advisory System)
system installed along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and the
Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE).
There is also a hotline (6863-0117) for information on the latest
traffic conditions at both checkpoints.
SingTel is also providing an SMS service on traffic conditions. The
number to send your messages to is *112.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) says security
checks on passengers and vehicles at the checkpoints have been
stepped up.
And this could mean some inconvenience over the coming long weekend
at the checkpoints.
Since last week, motorists have complained of long queues at the
checkpoints following heavier traffic in and out of
Singapore.
- CNA /ls