{
  "id": 18660935,
  "title": "Causeway crawl: Heavy traffic leaving Singapore for Malaysia since 7.40am",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/causeway-crawl-heavy-traffic-leaving-singapore-for-malaysia-since-7",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T06:59:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/11/07/causeway-crawl-heavy-traffic-leaving-singapore-for-malaysia-since-740am/242343"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Nov 7 — Heading across the Causeway for the Deepavali long weekend?There is currently heavy departure t...",
  "key_points": [
    "Heavy traffic at Woodlands Checkpoint since 7:40am on Nov 7",
    "Caused by congestion from Malaysia during Deepavali weekend",
    "ICA issued travel advisory on Nov 1 warning of delays"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}