Expect heavy
traffic at Causeway, Second Link over Good Friday weekend:
ICA
SINGAPORE: Heavy traffic is expected at both Woodlands and Tuas
Checkpoints over the Good Friday holiday weekend, the Immigration
and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said, adding that travellers using
the land checkpoints during this period can expect delays.
Travellers can expect heavy traffic departing Singapore on Mar
24 and 25, while traffic arriving in Singapore is expected to be
heavy on Mar 27, ICA said in an advisory issued on Monday (Mar
21).
"With security checks, traffic build-up is inevitable,
especially when a large number of travellers use the checkpoints at
the same time. To avoid a surge of travellers and vehicles seeking
clearance at the land checkpoints, travellers are advised to adjust
their travel plans if possible," ICA said.
"The ICA will continue to take the necessary measures to improve
clearance efficiency as much as possible without compromising
security. We seek travellers’ understanding and cooperation when
using the land checkpoints during the peak period."
Travellers are encouraged to car-pool where possible, maintain
lane discipline at all times, and ensure that they do not bring
unlawful or prohibited goods into or out of Singapore, ICA
said.
Eligible users - Singapore citizens, Singapore Permanent
Residents and Long Term Pass holders - are encouraged to use the
enhanced Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) lanes at
the bus halls for immigration clearance.
Motorists are advised to check on the traffic situation at both
land checkpoints before embarking on their journey, ICA said.
Travellers leaving Singapore by Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoint will
be able to know in advance the traffic situation from LTA’s
Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along
the AYE and BKE, respectively.
For more information, the public can call 6863 0117, tune in to
the radio for the latest traffic news, or visit these websites to
check latest traffic conditions: http://onemotoring.com.sg or
http://www.mytransport.sg.
- CNA/cy