Motorists are advised to avoid roads in the vicinity of
Shangri-La Hotel till next Thursday (24/8).
Traffic is expected to be slow especially during peak hours due
to security measures put up by the Police for the 41st Asean
Ministerial Meeting, Post Ministerial Conferences as well as the
ASEAN Regional Forum which will be held in the hotel.
Police say the security measures are necessary in view of the
current global security climate.
Apart from security checks, Police say they’ll also be
conducting road blocks from Monday along Anderson Road and Ardmore
Park.
Motorists heading from Tanglin Road to Stevens Road or from
Stevens Road and Balmoral Road to Orchard Road are advised to use
Scotts Road.
EMAS Traffic Information Boards will be put up to inform
motorists of the expected heavy traffic flow.
Parking facilities at Shangri-La Hotel are limited and visitors
to the hotel are advised to car pool or take public transport
during this period.
Strict enforcement action against illegal parking will be taken
along the affected roads, including towing.