Causeway crawl: Heavy traffic leaving Singapore for Malaysia since 7.40am

Singaporeans heading across the Causeway for the Deepavali long weekend are experiencing heavy departure traffic at Woodlands Checkpoint, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The traffic congestion began around 7:40am on Saturday, November 7. The tailback is being caused by congestion from Malaysia. While traffic along Woodlands Crossing and the Woodlands Flyover remains smooth, Woodlands Checkpoint is experiencing significant delays.

The ICA issued a travel advisory on November 1, warning travelers that heavy traffic should be expected at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints during the holiday weekend. Passengers are urged to follow traffic laws and heed instructions from ICA officers at Singapore's land checkpoints. In September, 27 motorists were cited for various offenses at Woodlands Checkpoint, with 16 individuals referred to the Traffic Police for further action.

These offenses included crossing double white lines, making illegal right turns, stopping in dangerous positions, obstructing traffic, and queue-cutting.