Traffic at the Singapore-Malaysia land border is expected to be heavy over the school holidays
Introduction: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has issued an advisory to travelers regarding significant traffic congestion anticipated at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the upcoming school holidays in September. As these checkpoints are the primary land routes between Singapore and Malaysia, the ICA expects a substantial increase in traffic during this period. School Holiday Dates and Expected Travel Surge: Singapore’s school holidays are set to begin on August 30th and will extend until September 8th. During this extended break, many families are likely to travel, whether for vacations or to visit relatives across the border. The ICA expects this surge in travel to result in an unusually high number of vehicles and pedestrians passing through the checkpoints, leading to potential delays. Past Travel Patterns Indicate Possible Delays: Reflecting on recent travel patterns, the ICA noted that approximately 540,000 travelers crossed the Woodlands and Tuas...