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Singapore River HongBao will be held at
Esplanade Park from 16 February 07 till 4 March 07 to celebrate Chinese
New Year. |
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Fireworks will be set off on some evenings
during the event. |
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Illegal stopping of vehicles to watch the
fireworks, especially along the East Coast Parkway, is strictly
prohibited. Enforcement action, including the towing away of vehicles,
will be taken against such motorists. |
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There are no road closures for this event. |
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Congestion is expected along the following
roads in the vicinity of Esplanade Park and motorists are advised to
avoid these roads: |
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i) Connaught Drive
ii) St Andrews Road
iii) Raffles Avenue
iv) Stamford Road
v) Esplanade Drive
vi) Fullerton Road |
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Auxiliary Police Officers will be stationed at the
affected road junctions to regulate traffic and assist motorists along the
routes. |
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Motorists are advised to comply with their
directions. As there are limited parking facilities in the area, members of the
public coming the event are advised to take public transport. |
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Parking restrictions along the
peripheral roads will be strictly enforced. Vehicles found parking
and causing obstruction will be summoned and towed away. |
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Pedestrians are advised to use designated pedestrian
crossings and observe road safety. |
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For enquires, please call the hotline
for the event at 62905713. |
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 February 2007 @ 10am |
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Source:
www.spf.gov.sg Media Release
14 Feb 2007 |
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