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Straits Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
NDP 2025: Some roads to be closed on three Saturdays in June for rehearsals
Only authorised vehicles, as well as police and emergency vehicles, will be allowed access to these roads during the closures. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO NDP 2025: Some roads to be closed on three Saturdays in June for rehearsals SINGAPORE - A number of roads and lanes will be closed to vehicles on three Saturdays in June to facilitate the National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsals, which will be held at the Padang. The dates affected by the road closures are June 14, June 21 and June 28, when rehearsals and the first National Education Show will be held. Only authorised vehicles, as well as police and emergency vehicles, will be allowed access to these roads during the closures, the police said on June 12 . Police officers, auxiliary police officers, security officers and Singapore Armed Forces marshals will be deployed at the affected junctions to assist and direct motorists. Traffic delays are expected in 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. The police advise motorists to plan their routes early and to avoid these roads. Members of the public travelling to these affected areas are strongly encouraged to use public transport. Motorists proceeding to Suntec City and Marina Square from Bras Basah Road, Esplanade Drive or Nicoll Highway are to use alternative routes via Bayfront Avenue or Rochor Road leading to Temasek Boulevard. Parking restrictions along the affected roads will be strictly enforced, and vehicles found parking illegally or causing obstruction will be towed, said the police. The public may call the organiser on 1800-637-2025 for inquiries. Separately, five bus services plying routes around the city will be diverted on the same Saturdays for the rehearsals. Bus services 61, 502, 960, 960e and 961 will skip some stops in Bayfront Avenue, Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Central Boulevard, North Bridge Road, Parliament Place, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Temasek Avenue and Temasek Boulevard. Affected bus stops include some at Bayfront, City Hall, Downtown, Esplanade, Marina Bay and Promenade MRT stations, The Float @ Marina Bay and the Suntec convention centre. Commuters can find out more from the SMRT customer hotline on 1800-336-8900 from 7.30am to 8pm daily, or visit for more information. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
NDP 2025: Five bus services to skip some stops in June due to rehearsals, NE show
SINGAPORE - Five bus services plying routes around the city will be diverted on three Saturdays - June 14, 21 and 28 - due to National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsals and the first National Education Show. Bus services 61, 502, 960, 960e and 961 will skip some bus stops in Bayfront Avenue, Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Central Boulevard, North Bridge Road, Parliament Place, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Temasek Avenue and Temasek Boulevard. Affected bus stops include some at Bayfront, City Hall, Downtown, Esplanade, Marina Bay, and Promenade MRT stations, The Float @ Marina Bay and the Suntec convention centre. Some bus stops will be skipped from 8am to 11.59pm, while other stops will be skipped for parts of the afternoon and evening. Only bus service 961 will skip a stop at the Supreme Court in Parliament Place and a stop after Raffles Hotel in Beach Road for the entire day. Commuters can find out more from the SMRT customer hotline on 1800-336-8900 from 7.30am to 8pm daily or visit for more information. The NDP on Aug 9 will be held at the Padang and Marina Bay. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
Straits Times
3 days ago
- General
- Straits Times
NDP 2025: Five bus services to skip some stops in June due to rehearsals, NE show
Some bus stops will be skipped from 8am to 11.59pm, while other stops will be skipped for parts of the afternoon and evening. ST PHOTO: SOR LUAN NDP 2025: Five bus services to skip some stops in June due to rehearsals, NE show SINGAPORE - Five bus services plying routes around the city will be diverted on three Saturdays - June 14, 21 and 28 - due to National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsals and the first National Education Show. Bus services 61, 502, 960, 960e and 961 will skip some bus stops in Bayfront Avenue, Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Central Boulevard, North Bridge Road, Parliament Place, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Temasek Avenue and Temasek Boulevard . Affected bus stops include some at Bayfront, City Hall, Downtown, Esplanade, Marina Bay, and Promenade MRT stations , The Float @ Marina Bay and the Suntec convention centre . Some bus stops will be skipped from 8am to 11.59pm, while other stops will be skipped for parts of the afternoon and evening. Only bus service 961 will skip a stop at the Supreme Court in Parliament Place and a stop after Raffles Hotel in Beach Road for the entire day. Commuters can find out more from the SMRT customer hotline on 1800-336-8900 from 7.30am to 8pm daily or visit for more information. The NDP on Aug 9 will be held at the Padang and Marina Bay. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
