Thursday, 11 June 2009
Temporary Closure of Central Expressway Tunnels for Emergency Exercise
The entire Central Expressway (CTE) tunnels will be temporarily closed to traffic in both directions on Sunday, 14 June 2009, from 12.00am to 6.00am. This is to facilitate an emergency exercise to be jointly conducted by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) during these hours.
This joint exercise is part of an ongoing effort by the SCDF and the LTA to sharpen and enhance the operational readiness of its emergency responders, and the coordination between the two agencies in dealing with emergencies in the CTE tunnels.
Motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes:
Towards the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE)
|
Closure Location |
Alternative Route |
a. |
Kampong Java Tunnel entrance |
Use slip road into Cavenagh Road towards Newton Circus |
b. |
Merchant Road to CTE |
Use Merchant Road towards Chin Swee Road |
Towards the Seletar Expressway (SLE)
|
Closure Location |
Alternative Route |
a. |
Chin Swee Tunnel entrance |
Use slip road into Outram Road |
b. |
Outram Road to CTE |
Use Chin Swee Road towards Havelock Road |
c. |
Upper Cross Street to CTE |
Use Upper Cross Street towards Clemenceau Avenue |
d. |
Cairnhill Circle to CTE |
Use Clemenceau Avenue North towards Newton Circus |
e. |
Kramat Road to CTE |
Use Buyong Road towards Cavenagh Road |
Motorists are therefore advised to avoid the above roads and are reminded
not to stop or park their vehicle illegally. Traffic Police will take
strict enforcement action, including the towing away of illegally parked
vehicles.
Motorists are encouraged to use the proposed alternative routes and plan
their journeys carefully to minimise inconvenience. We seek the public’s
co-operation and advise all motorists to follow directional signs displayed
and the directions of the officers on duty.
