Dear
all,
Come 26 to 28 September 2008, Singapore will host the world's first
night race in Formula One history - the inaugural 2008 Formula One
Singtel Singapore Grand Prix. Over 100,000 race spectators
are expected to converge at this historic race, set in the heart of
Singapore's city centre.
To facilitate the safe setting up and dismantling of the temporary
race infrastructure, there will be a series of gradual road
closures and r! e-openings from 20 September to 2 October
2008.
To help you navigate the roads in the City Hall and Marina Bay area
during this period, please refer to the maps for details on the
vehicular and pedestrian access information (See attached
map).
Take note that only police, emergency and other authorised vehicles
with valid access passes will have access to the affected areas
duri! ng this period. Depending on the prevailing circumstances,
there may b e changes to the timings and other ad hoc traffic
arrangements.
The public is strongly encouraged to take public transport,
especially the MRT.
Listed below are the questions and answers that you may want to
take note of :
Office Tenants of Suntec City :
Q: When are the road closures and what roads are
closed?
A:
Sept 20 - Oct 2 - St Andrew's Road, Connaught Drive, Fullerton
Road, Empress Place, Coleman Street (between Supreme Court and St
Andrew's Road), Parliament Lane, Parliament Place.
Sept 23-30 - Esplanade Drive, Nicoll Highway and Stamford Road
(adjacent to Memorial Park), Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard,
Raffles Link Republic Boulevard, Temasek Avenue
Sept 26-28 - Temasek Boulevard, Republic Avenue
Q: How can my staff and I get to Suntec
City?
A: Visitors can get to Suntec City via the following
ways:
By Car:
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|23
- 25 Sep
|26 - 28 Sep
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|Public
! |Enter via Nicoll
Highway |Enter via Nicoll Highway |
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|into
Carpark E or Rochor |only into Carpark E only |
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|Road into Carpark C
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& nbsp;
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|Season Pass Holders |Enter via Nicoll
Highway
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|into Carpark D or Rochor
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|Road into Carpark C.
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|*Drivers are to
display &!
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p;
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|their special passes.
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By Taxi:
26 - 28 Sep
Taxi stand at Tropics Atrium, Entertainment Centre and behind The
Body Shop (temporary taxi stand)
By Public Bus:
Location of Alternative Bus Stops for Diverted Services from 20 Sep
- 1 Oct
Suntec City Bound
Opp SMRT HQ, Stamford Road - 36,
77, 106, 133, 171, 857, 960
Raffles Hotel, Beach Road - 36,
56, 97, 111
Opp Peninsula Plaza, North Bridge
Road -195
One Raffles Quay*, Raffles Quay -75
Shenton Way Bound
St. Andrew's Cathedral / Opp Peninsula Plaza, N.Bridge Rd - 57,
100, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 700
Armenian Church / Stamford Court, Hill Street - 57, 100, 107, 128,
130, 131, 162, 167, 700, 961
Suntec City, Nicoll Highway - 10, 70, 196
Before Beach Road, Middle Road - 10, 70,
196
OCBC Centre*,Church Street -10, 57, 70, 100, 107,
128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 196, 700
Opp PWC Building*, Cross Street -10, 57, 70, 100,
107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 196, 700
One Raffles Quay*, Raffles Quay - 10, 57, 70, 100,
107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 196, 700
Opp SIA Building / Opp TAS
Building*, Robinson Road -10, 70, 100, 107, 128, 130, 162,
196
Opp GB Building*, Cecil Street - 57, 131, 167,
700
Orchard Road Bound
Suntec City, Nicoll Highway - 14, 16
Raffles Hotel, Beach
Road - 14, 16
By Shuttle Bus:
Route 1: Bus stop outside Supreme
Court à Tower 2
20 Sep - 2
Oct
Daily,
7.30am - 9.30am & 11.00am - 10.30pm (15mins interval)
Route 2: Ang Mo Kio à Toa Payoh à Suntec City
Mall
5 Sep - 30 Sep
Every weekend, 11am - 9pm (1 hour interval,
starting from Ang Mo Kio)
Route 3: Bedok à East Coast à Suntec City Mall
5 Sep - 30 Sep
Every weekend, 11am - 9pm (1 hour interval, starting from
Bedok)
Route 4: Miramar à Copthone King à Furama Riverfront S'pore
à Holiday
Inn à Grand Copthorne à Suntec City Mall
Route 5: River View à Robertson Quay à Gallery Hotel à Merchant
Court à Novotel à Suntec City Mall
5 Sep - 30
Sep
Daily, 11am - 9pm (1 hour interval,
starting from Bedok)
Free shopping vouchers when you take buses
taking Route 1 - 5
LTA Bridging
Service:
City Hall
MRTà Bugis MRT (along North Bridge Road) à Suntec Singapore à
Suntec Tower 2 à Millenia Walk
Operation
hours :
23 - 26
& 29 Sep: 6.30am – 12pm
27 Sep:
6.30am - 7.30pm
28 Sep:
6.30am - 6.30pm
(10 - 12
minutes interval)
By
Foot:
The
underpass linking City Hall MRT to Suntec City Mall via the newly
opened underpass will be accessible to the public.
Q: Will there be enough parking lots for me to
park?
A: There will be a total of 1,700 parking lots
available for non-season pass holders from 7am to 5pm, and 3,200
lots available for all motorists after 5pm on weekdays and
throughout the whole day on weekends.
Q: Where can I exit?
A: Cars then can use Carpark B and E to exit into
Temasek Boulevard and Nicholl Highway respectively.
Q: Do I need a pass to get in here?
A: From 23 Sept to 28 Sept, passes are required to
be displayed by season pass holders on race dates to enter into
Carpark C via Rochor Road and Carpark D and G via Nicoll Highway as
pass holders will be given priority to enter Suntec City should the
carpark be full. Other cars entering Suntec City via Nicoll Highway
to Carpark E do not need a pass to get in.
Q: Will there be screening?
A: There will be a few checkpoints around the area
to direct traffic and ease the flow of traffic on the emergency
lanes for special VIPS and emergency purposes.
Q: Will there be a jam?
A: Traffic is expected to be congested along Nicholl
Highway. It is thus highly encouraged to take the public transport
to Suntec City Mall.
Q: Can I take the bicycle to Suntec City?
A: Bicycles are allowed to enter to Suntec City via
Nicoll Highway. Those that come from Rochor Road will need a
special pass.
Q: How can my dispatch(es) come in?
A: There is a list of approved dispatch companies
who will be given special passes to enter into Suntec
City.
Q: Who can I contact for more information or in
times of emergency?
A: You can contact the Ching
Yan
at 6825
2837
, [email protected] or
Esther
at 6825
2891!
, [email protected]
for any enquiries or clarifications or the
security
at 6825
2660
in times of emergency.
To
reiterate, the authority and Suntec City management strongly
encourages all not to drive during this period. All is
encouraged to take public transport especially the MRT.
You can also
email any questions or queries to [email protected].
