With the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, traffic flow through the land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas is expected to be heavy from Friday, 21 December 2018 till Tuesday, 1 January 2019. Traffic is expected to be particularly heavy on weekends throughout the holiday period, especially when large numbers of travellers use the checkpoints at the same time. Travellers using the land checkpoints during this period can expect delays and are advised to adjust their travel plans where necessary.

Travellers Have a Part to Play

2.         Security at our checkpoints remains the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s top priority against any potential threats to Singapore, and ICA will be stepping up security checks during the festive season to prevent any security risks. With security checks, traffic build-up is inevitable, especially when large number of travellers use the checkpoints at the same time.  

3.         Travellers are reminded not to bring in prohibited items such as firecrackers, ‘Pop-Pop” or chewing gum. If travellers bring in dutiable or controlled items such as meat products and potted plants, they should proactively make declarations to our officers prior to checks.

Traffic Information

4.         There were many instances of queue-cutting at both land checkpoints last weekend. ICA advises against this as it can cause severe congestion and compromise motorists’ safety. Motorists are reminded to observe traffic rules, maintain lane discipline at all times and cooperate with checkpoint officers to ensure a safe environment at the checkpoints.

5.         Before embarking on their journeys, motorists are advised to check the traffic situation at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints through the One Motoring website or via the Expressway Monitoring & Advisory System (EMAS) installed along the BKE and AYE respectively. Motorists can also check the ICA’s Facebook page for updates on the traffic situation at both land checkpoints.

Clearance Efficiency Without Compromising Security

6.         The ICA will continue to take the necessary measures to improve clearance efficiency as much as possible without compromising security. Our checkpoint officers will continue to monitor arrival and departure traffic conditions and ensure optimal deployment of resources to handle peak-hour traffic. The ICA will also continue to work with the Traffic Police to ensure road discipline at the critical junctions leading to the land checkpoints.  We seek travellers’ understanding and cooperation when using the land checkpoints during the peak periods.

IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
19 DECEMBER 2018