Roads in the vicinity of Marina Centre and the Padang will be closed from 18 to 24 September to facilitate preparations for the Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024. The three-day event will take place from 20 to 22 September. The affected roads will be closed progressively from 12:01 am on 18 September and will be fully reopened by 5:30 am on 24 September, according to a reminder issued by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on 13 September 2024.
Background
The Formula 1 Grand Prix is a significant event that draws thousands of spectators and participants to Singapore. To ensure the smooth running of the event and the safety of all involved, extensive road closures are necessary. These closures will impact traffic flow in the Marina Centre and Padang areas, necessitating alternative routes and transport arrangements.
Some roads to be opened at selected hours
During the closure period, certain roads will be temporarily opened at selected hours on weekdays to facilitate morning and evening peak hour traffic. The details are as follows:
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18 and 19 September, from 5:30 am to 10 am:
- Towards Orchard Road: Collyer Quay >> St. Andrew’s Road >> Stamford Road
- Towards Shenton Way: Nicoll Highway >> Esplanade Drive/Stamford Road
- Towards Marina Boulevard: Republic Boulevard >> Raffles Avenue >> Bayfront Avenue
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20 September, from 5:30 am to 10 am
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23 September, from 5:30 am to 10 am:
- Nicoll Highway >> Esplanade Drive
- Bras Basah Road >> Nicoll Highway >> Esplanade Drive
- Towards ECP (Changi Airport): Bras Basah Road >> Raffles Boulevard >> Republic Boulevard
- Raffles Boulevard >> Temasek Avenue >> Bayfront Avenue
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23 September, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm:
- Esplanade Drive >> Nicoll Highway/Stamford Road
- Bayfront Avenue >> Temasek Avenue >> Raffles Boulevard
Access Marina Centre area via alternative roads
Motorists can still access the Marina Centre area via Rochor Road to Temasek Boulevard or through a single lane along Raffles Boulevard via Nicoll Highway or Temasek Boulevard (except for buses and vehicles with W, X, and Y plates). However, access is limited to the following timings:
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18, 19, 20, and 23 September:
- 12 am to 6 am
- 10 am to 5 pm
- 10 pm to 12 am
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21-22 September:
- 12 am to 1 pm
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24 September:
- 12 am to 5:30 am
Taxis and motorcycles will be able to use the single-lane access at all times except when the race is ongoing. However, the roads may be restricted in the event of high traffic volume.
Public advised to plan ahead
Members of the public are advised to use public transport and to plan their journeys ahead of time. Information on access into the F1 circuit park and race schedule can be found here.
Future implications
The road closures and traffic arrangements are part of a broader effort to ensure the success of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore. The event not only boosts tourism but also showcases Singapore as a premier destination for international sporting events. Future races will likely follow similar protocols, and the public is encouraged to stay informed about upcoming events and related traffic advisories.
