MORE roads will be closed for this year's National Day Parade (NDP) and preview than last year, for a first-ever march through the city by the entire parade contingent.
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The five extra roads that will be closed form part of the 3.2km route that the contingent will take after it leaves the Marina Bay Floating Platform.
The police advise motorists to avoid the area on Aug 1 and Aug 9 as it is expected to be congested. Motorists are urged to use public transport instead.
Police officers, auxiliary police officers and Singapore Armed Forces traffic marshals will be deployed to the affected road junctions to direct motorists.
Traffic police officers will also be stationed along the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. Motorists are advised not to stop there to watch the fireworks display. The bridge will be closed to pedestrians.
Vehicles parked illegally in the area will be towed away. Those parked at Marina Square should avoid exiting into Raffles Avenue from 2pm onwards.
As large crowds are anticipated in the area, the police advise the public to consider using alternative stations to City Hall MRT Station, such as Raffles Place, Clarke Quay and Bugis.
Police officers will regulate areas such as Esplanade Bridge and Merlion Park where those without tickets to the event can gather to watch the march and the fireworks display. They may stop people from going there if necessary to prevent overcrowding.
The flying of kites or remote controlled aircraft at Marina East and Marina South during the parade is prohibited for safety reasons.
The police also advise ticket holders not to carry a lot of things with them so that security checks will not be slowed down.
For safety reasons, they will not be allowed to bring canned products such as soft drinks. Containers with a capacity of 100ml or more, such as aerosol sprays, will have to be inspected.
Items such as lighters or key chains in the shape of guns and bullets, and sharp objects such as screw drivers, are also prohibited.
WEE JUN KAI
