Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints during
Singapore Grand Prix
SINGAPORE: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
has advised travellers to adjust their travel plans and avoid land
travels to Malaysia this weekend in view of the upcoming Formula
One Grand Prix in Singapore on September 26-28.
The ICA says it is expecting a heavy surge of incoming and outgoing
traffic at land checkpoints during this period.
Together with enhanced security checks, ICA says it is anticipating
a traffic build-up.
Travellers are advised to maintain lane discipline, carpool or use
public transport.
Singaporeans with valid passports and who are registered with the
National Registration Office can use the eIACS (Enhanced
Immigration Automated Clearance System) lanes at the Bus Halls for
immigration clearance.
ICA says the eIACS facilitates immigration clearance through
automated lanes within 12 seconds at no additional cost.
To improve clearance efficiency, travellers should also ensure
their own passports are with them at the checkpoints. Cases have
arisen where where travellers presented the wrong passports during
immigration clearance.
Travellers can check traffic flow at checkpoints at
http://www.onemotoring.com.sg before they embark on their
journey.
Other information alternatives on traffic at checkpoints can be
sourced from the traffic information hotline at 6863-0117 and
TrafficWatch on radio. - CNA/de