The National Day Parade (NDP) 2023 will be held at the Padang on Wednesday, 9 August 2023.
Safety Security Arrangements
To ensure safety and security at the event, members of the public attending the NDP 2023 are advised to arrive early to allow ample time for security checks on persons and belongings. The public is advised to minimise the number of personal belongings brought into the venue to facilitate quick security clearance.
Any container (100ml capacity or larger) containing liquid, aerosol or gel, will be subjected to additional checks. Canned drinks and canned items will not be allowed into the venue. Each ticket holder will receive an NDP Pack which includes sustenance items such as water and light snacks. Actions may be taken against anyone who attempts to bring in prohibited items as listed in Annex A.
To prevent overcrowding, police officers and auxiliary police officers will be regulating the flow of crowd at areas in the Marina Bay such as the Esplanade Waterfront, One Fullerton Waterfront, Merlion Park, The Promontory and Marina Bay Sands Waterfront. Members of the public are advised to follow the instructions of the marshals and police officers on duty.
Members of the public intending to visit Marina Bay should check out the Crowd@MarinaBay map found on https://go.gov.sg/crowd-at-marina-bay, or by scanning the QR code, to view real-time crowd levels and areas which may be closed at the various fireworks viewing spots. The map will also include available surface and underground walking paths around Marina Bay, which the public can use to navigate and avoid crowded areas. In addition, the Crowd@MarinaBay map will also be displayed on TV screens at selected MRT stations. Public can access the Crowd@MarinaBay map via their computers and mobile devices on 9 August 2023, from 1.30pm to 10.00pm.
In addition, certain entrances/exits of MRT stations around the Marina Bay will be closed to regulate crowd flow. In the event of overcrowding, trains may bypass affected stations such as Bayfront MRT station, to divert crowd away from these crowded areas. Members of the public are advised to be patient and to follow the instructions of the marshals and police officers on duty.
With large crowds expected around the Marina Bay, the public is advised to be vigilant and to safeguard their belongings.
Traffic Arrangements
To facilitate the event, the following roads and lanes will be closed to vehicular traffic during the stipulated periods:
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Roads/Lanes Affected |
Periods of Closure |
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The carriageway of Fullerton Road in the direction of Esplanade Drive (between lamp post 5 and Esplanade Drive) |
9 August 2023, 2.00am |
10 August 2023, 2.00am |
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The carriageway of Esplanade Drive in the direction of Nicoll Highway (between Fullerton Road and Nicoll Highway) |
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The carriageway of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Guillemard Road (between Stamford Road and Bras Basah Road) |
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Fullerton Road (between lamp post 18F and Esplanade Drive) |
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Connaught Drive |
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St Andrew’s Road |
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Supreme Court Lane |
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Parliament Place |
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Two left lanes of High Street (between lamp post 5 and North Bridge Road) |
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Coleman Street (between North Bridge Road and St Andrew’s Road) |
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Beach Road (between Stamford Road and Bras Basah Road) |
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Slip road leading from Stamford Road into Beach Road |
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Two right lanes of Raffles Avenue (between lamp post 26F and Nicoll Highway) |
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Two left lanes of the carriageway of Crawford Street in the direction of Republic Avenue (between lamp post 23 and Republic Avenue) |
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Extreme right lane of the carriageway of Beach Road in the direction of Republic Avenue (between lamp post 90 and Republic Avenue) |
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Republic Avenue (between Crawford Street and Republic Boulevard) |
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Republic Avenue (between Nicoll Highway and Republic Avenue) |
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Roads/Lanes Affected |
Periods of Closure |
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End |
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The carriageway of Republic Boulevard in the direction of Republic Avenue (between Ophir Road and Republic Avenue) |
9 August 2023, 2.00am |
10 August 2023, 2.00am |
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The carriageway of Republic Boulevard in the direction of Republic Avenue (between lamp post 12F and Republic Avenue) |
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The carriageway of Republic Boulevard in the direction of Raffles Avenue (between Republic Avenue and Raffles Avenue) |
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Stamford Road (between Nicoll Highway and Beach Road) |
9 August 2023, 8.00am |
9 August 2023, 11.59pm |
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Four left lanes of Stamford Road (between Beach Road and North Bridge Road) |
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Extreme right lane of the carriageway of Beach Road in the direction of Stamford Road (between lamp post 6 and Bras Basah Road) |
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Two right lanes of Bras Basah Road (between lamp post 68/1F and Beach Road) |
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Four right lanes of Bras Basah Road (between Beach Road and Nicoll Highway) |
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Raffles Boulevard (between Nicoll Highway and Raffles Link) |
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Two right lanes of the carriageway of Middle Road in the direction of Nicoll Highway (between lamp post 3 and Nicoll Highway) |
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The carriageway of Nicoll Highway in the direction of Esplanade Drive (between Guillemard Road and Esplanade Drive) |
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Slip road leading from the roundabout connecting Stadium Drive, Stadium Road, and Stadium Place into Nicoll Highway |
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Extreme right lane of the slip road leading from Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway into Nicoll Highway (between lamp post 20S19 and Nicoll Highway) |
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Slip road leading from the roundabout connecting Stadium Drive into Nicoll Highway |
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Slip road leading from Mountbatten Road into Nicoll Highway |
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Roads/Lanes Affected |
Periods of Closure |
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Three left lanes of the carriageway of Guillemard Road in the direction of Nicoll Highway (between lamp post 4 and Nicoll Highway) |
9 August 2023, 8.00am |
9 August 2023, 11.59pm |
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Five right lanes of Raffles Avenue (between lamp post 26F and Nicoll Highway) |
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North Bridge Road (between Stamford Road and Parliament Place) |
9 August 2023, 1.00pm |
9 August 2023, 3.00pm |
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Three left lanes of North Bridge Road (between lamp post 61 and Stamford Road) |
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Extreme left lane of North Bridge Road (between lamp post 69 and Coleman Street) |
9 August 2023, 3.00pm |
9 August 2023, 6.30pm |
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Two left lanes of Raffles Avenue (between lamp post 10F and lamp post 18F) |
9 August 2023, 6.00pm |
9 August 2023, 10.30pm |
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North Bridge Road (between Stamford Road and Parliament Place) |
9 August 2023, 6.30pm |
9 August 2023, 8.00pm |
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Three left lanes of North Bridge Road (between lamp post 61 and Stamford Road) |
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The carriageway of Fullerton Road in the direction of Collyer Quay (between lamp post 5 and Collyer Quay) |
9 August 2023, 7.30pm |
9 August 2023, 10.30pm |
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The carriageway of Collyer Quay in the direction of Raffles Quay (between Fullerton Road and Raffles Quay) |
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The carriageway of Raffles Quay in the direction of Shenton Way (between Collyer Quay and Marina Boulevard) |
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Raffles Link in the direction of Raffles Avenue (between lamp post 3F and Raffles Avenue) |
9 August 2023, 7.30pm |
9 August 2023, 11.59pm |
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Raffles Avenue (between Raffles Link and Nicoll Highway) |
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The carriageway of Esplanade Drive in the direction of Fullerton Road (between Nicoll Highway and Fullerton Road) |
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The carriageway of Fullerton Road in the direction of Collyer Quay (between Esplanade Drive and lamp post5) |
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Extreme left lane of Finlayson Green (between Robinson Road and Raffles Quay) |
9 August 2023, 12.01am |
10 August 2023, 8am |
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Extreme left lane of Marina Boulevard (between Raffles Quay and lamp post32) |
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Coleman Lane (between Coleman Street and lamp post 3F) would be converted to a two-way road on Wednesday, 9 August 2023, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm and 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
During the closures, access will only be granted to authorised vehicles as well as police and emergency vehicles. Auxiliary police officers and Singapore Armed Forces marshals will be deployed at the affected junctions to assist and direct motorists.
Traffic delays are expected along Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Collyer Quay, Guillemard Road, Hill Street, Mountbatten Road, North Bridge Road, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Republic Boulevard, Temasek Avenue, Temasek Boulevard and Victoria Street. Motorists are to plan their routes early and avoid these roads. Members of the public travelling to these affected areas are also strongly encouraged to use public transport.
Similarly, motorists proceeding to Suntec City and Marina Square from Bras Basah Road, Esplanade Drive or Nicoll Highway are advised to use alternate routes via Bayfront Avenue or Rochor Road leading to Temasek Boulevard.
Parking restrictions along the affected roads will be strictly enforced. Vehicles found parked illegally or causing obstruction will be towed.
Post-Event Dispersal
After the Parade has ended, dispersal is likely to be slow due to the large crowds expected around the Padang and in the Marina Bay vicinity. Members of the public are advised to be patient and to follow the directions of the SAF marshals and the Police.
As City Hall MRT station, Raffles Place MRT station and Bayfront MRT station are expected to be very crowded during dispersal, members of the public are advised to use alternative stations such as Esplanade MRT station, Promenade MRT station, Downtown MRT station and Marina Bay MRT station.
Members of the public may contact the organiser at 1800-637-2023 for further enquiries.
Annex A List of Prohibited Items
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Firearms/Parts of Firearms, including empty magazines and spent |
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Live Bullet/Blank |
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Air Pistol/Rifle or parts |
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Spear Gun |
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Explosive/Blasting cap/Dynamite/Corrosive Substance |
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Fireworks/crackers |
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Parang/Machete |
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Bearing scrapper |
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Walking Stick with Dagger |
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Antique Pistol/Gun |
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Stun Gun |
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Baton/T-baton |
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Night Stick |
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Signal Flare and other Flammable materials |
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Handcuff |
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Tear-Gas Spray/Pepper spray |
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Nanchaku |
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Knuckle Duster |
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Cross Bow |
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Industrial Acid |
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Bullet proof vest |
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Key chain (Bullet/Gun) |
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Wooden/Metal Spear |
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Lighter in Gun, Pistol, Bullet, Grenade shape |
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Toy gun which resemble actual gun |
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Kirpan |
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Any sharp items that can be used as a weapon |
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Canned Items including canned drinks |
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
02 August 2023 @ 7:00 PM