NDP 2026 Preview 2: Check online crowd map before going to areas near National Stadium on Aug 1
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Large crowds are expected at the National Stadium and the surrounding areas for the National Day Preview 2 on Aug 1.
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- Large crowds are expected near the National Stadium on Aug 1 and 9; visitors should check real-time crowd levels online before going.
- Road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place from early morning to late evening on Aug 1, with access limited to authorised vehicles.
- Security checks will be strict; attendees should arrive early, bring minimal belongings, and note that canned drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
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SINGAPORE – Those going to areas around the National Stadium on Aug 1 and 9 should check an online map on real-time crowd levels first, as large crowds are expected due to the National Day Preview 2 and actual parade.
The Crowd@NationalStadium – https://go.gov.sg/crowd-at-national-stadium – is available from 5pm to 10.30pm on both days, the police said in a media release on July 30.
Police officers, Singapore Armed Forces personnel and auxiliary police officers will be regulating the crowd flow along areas such as Stadium Riverside Walk, Tanjong Rhu and the Republic Avenue promenade during the preview on Aug 1.
These areas will be closed to ensure public safety if crowd levels there reach safety thresholds.
The Stadium, Tanjong Rhu and Nicoll Highway MRT stations are expected to be very crowded, with the public encouraged to use other nearby stations, such as Kallang and Mountbatten.
Trains may temporarily bypass stations if they are too crowded, the police said.
Additionally, the public will not be allowed to stop and congregate at footways on Merdeka Bridge and Tanjong Rhu Bridge.
“Members of the public are strongly advised not to cycle in the vicinity of the National Stadium, as the area is expected to be congested,” the police said. “Cycling under such conditions poses a high risk of collision, which may result in injury to oneself and others.”
Areas in red are subject to closure should crowd levels reach safety thresholds.
PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
Traffic arrangements
Roads within the area bound by the National Stadium, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Leisure Park Kallang, Jalan Benaan Kapal, Kallang Field, Decathlon Kallang, Kallang Tennis Centre and Home of Athletics will be closed from 7am to 11pm on Aug 1 in view of the National Day Preview 2.
Tanjong Rhu Place and Tanjong Rhu View will also be closed to traffic from 3pm to 11pm on Aug 1.
During periods of road closure, access will be restricted to authorised vehicles and emergency vehicles. Uniformed officers will be deployed at affected junctions to assist and direct motorists.
Traffic delays are also to be expected along Guillemard Road, Sims Way, Nicoll Highway, Mountbatten Road, Tanjong Rhu Road and Stadium Boulevard.
Parking on peripheral roads and stopping of vehicles on Nicoll Highway (Merdeka Bridge), the ECP (Benjamin Sheares Bridge) and Tanjong Rhu to watch the fireworks are prohibited. Vehicles parked illegally will be towed away, the police said.
Security checks
Those attending the preview on Aug 1 should arrive early due to security checks and road closures, the police added.
Attendees should minimise the personal belongings they are taking to the venue to facilitate security clearance.
Containers with a capacity above 100ml and containing liquid, aerosol or gel will be subjected to additional checks, while canned items – such as canned drinks – will not be allowed.
Instead, each ticket holder will receive an NDP pack including items such as water and light snacks, the police said.
Post-event dispersal
The public should be patient and follow the directions of those on duty to facilitate crowd dispersal, which is expected to be gradual after the celebrations due to large crowds, the police said.
For further inquiries, contact the NDP organisers on 1800-637-2026.
