Expect traffic delays with road closures, bus diversions for NDP 2025 NE shows
The closures will affect key routes leading to and around the Padang, where the shows will be held, said the police in a media release on July 3.
Traffic delays are expected along Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Collyer Quay, Guillemard Road, Hill Street, Mountbatten Road, North Bridge Road, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Republic Boulevard, Temasek Avenue, Temasek Boulevard and Victoria Street.
Alternative routes via Bayfront Avenue or Rochor Road leading to Temasek Boulevard are recommended for those heading to Suntec City and Marina Square from Bras Basah Road.
Parking restrictions along affected roads will also be strictly enforced, with illegally parked vehicles to be towed away. Members of the public travelling to these areas are strongly encouraged to use public transport.
The annual NE shows are a National Day Parade preview specially organised for Primary 5 pupils to foster national pride and understanding of Singapore's history. They are typically held on the three Saturdays leading up to National Day.
In conjunction with the road closures, several SMRT bus services will be temporarily diverted on all three Saturdays.
Service 502 will skip stops along Bayfront Avenue, Bras Basah Road, Temasek Avenue and Temasek Boulevard between 8am and 11.59pm.
Services 960 and 960e will skip several stops along Raffles Avenue and Beach Road during the same period, while Service 961 will skip stops along Beach Road, North Bridge Road and Parliament Place from the first bus to last bus.
Service 61 will also be affected near The Treasury on North Bridge Road between 1pm and 3pm, and again from 6.30pm to 8pm.
The police said only authorised vehicles and emergency services will be allowed access during road closures. Officers from the police, Singapore Armed Forces, auxiliary police and security firms will be deployed at affected junctions to assist motorists.
For more information, members of the public can contact the parade organisers on 1800-637-2025 or visit www.smrt.com.sg
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