Access to areas near National Stadium reopened after restrictions owing to NDP Preview
The public is advised to check online map Crowd@NationalStadium for the latest information.
On August 1, the police closed areas near the National Stadium for approximately 90 minutes due to a large crowd at the National Day Preview. The closure affected Stadium Riverside Walk and the Water Sports Centre in the Kallang precinct. The police advised the public to avoid those areas and to check online maps for updates on crowd levels.
Police officers, Singapore Armed Forces personnel, and auxiliary police officers managed the crowd flow in the vicinity of Stadium Riverside Walk, Tanjong Rhu, and the Republic Avenue promenade. Public transport stations such as Stadium, Tanjong Rhu, and Nicoll Highway MRT stations were expected to be crowded, with the public encouraged to use alternative stations.
The public was prohibited from stopping and congregating on footways at Merdeka Bridge and Tanjong Rhu Bridge, as cycling in the area was also discouraged due to potential risks of collisions. Roads within the National Stadium vicinity, including Singapore Indoor Stadium, Leisure Park Kallang, and several sports centers, were closed until 11 pm on August 1.
Traffic congestion was anticipated along various roads, and the public was advised to remain patient and follow the instructions of duty personnel to aid in crowd dispersal.
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