The 2017 FORMULA 1 Singapore Airlines Grand Prix will make its long-awaited return to Singapore from 15 to 17 September 2017.

And you know what that MEANS?

All your favourite…

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We want to keep you informed too. Simply put, we like to emulate NigaHiga’s style – each and every one of our articles radiates puns and the sunshine on the surface, but actually conveys a deep message deep inside.

So to salvage your petrol oil and time travelled, we have put together everything you need to know, to survive the torrid period of September 13 to September 19.

Well, we tried.

When will the roads be closed?

Affected roads will be closed from 12.01am, 13 September (Wednesday) for the set-up of race infrastructure, and be back up by 5.30am, 19 September (Tuesday) when the race ends.

To ease up on traffic access, race organisers have arranged to reopen more roads earlier after the race.

Taxis will be allowed to enter the Marina Centre area at all times, except during F1 race times. Public transport operating hours will be extended during this period of time.

Certain roads will open up during Traffic Peak Hours

During the road closure period, the following road corridors will be opened at specific hours. The excerpt below is obtained from lta.gov.sg.

Wednesday and Thursday (13 & 14 September), from 5.30am to 9.30am

a)      Towards Orchard Road:

• Collyer Quay >> St Andrew’s Road >> Stamford Road
• Nicoll Highway >> Stamford Road

b)     Towards Shenton Way:

• Nicoll Highway >> Esplanade Drive

c)      Towards Marina Boulevard:

• Republic Boulevard >> Temasek Ave >> Bayfront Avenue

 

Friday (15 September), from 5.30am to 9.30am

a)      Towards Orchard Road:

• Collyer Quay >> St Andrew’s Road >> Stamford Road
• Nicoll Highway >> Stamford Road

b)     Towards Shenton Way

• Nicoll Highway >> Esplanade Drive

Monday (18 September), from 5.30am to 9.30am

a)      Towards Shenton Way:

• Bras Basah Road or Nicoll Highway >> Esplanade Drive

b)     Towards Marina Boulevard:

• Raffles Boulevard >> Temasek Avenue>> Bayfront Avenue

c)      Towards ECP (Changi Airport):

• Bras Basah Road >> Raffles Boulevard >> Republic Boulevard

Monday (18 September), from 5 pm to 8.30pm

a)      Towards Orchard Road:

• Esplanade Drive >> Stamford Road
• Nicoll Highway >> Stamford Road

b)      Towards Shenton Way:

• Bras Basah Road or Nicoll Highway >> Esplanade Drive

c)      Towards Marina Boulevard:

• Raffles Boulevard >> Temasek Avenue >> Bayfront Avenue

d)     Towards ECP (Changi Airport):

• Bras Basah Road >> Raffles Boulevard >> Republic Boulevard
• Bayfront Avenue >> Temasek Avenue >> Raffles Boulevard >> Republic Boulevard

e)      Towards Kallang:

• Stamford Road >> Beach Road
• Esplanade Drive or Bras Basah Road >> Nicoll Highway

Access into Marina Centre Via Vehicles

For those that can’t or are too lazy to click on the image, we have a transcript for you below.

Members of the public are encouraged to use the public transport during the road closure period.

Those who wish to drive can access the developments and shopping centres in the Marina Centre area via a single lane along Raffles Boulevard via Nicoll Highway (except for buses and vehicles with W, X, Y plates):

• Wednesday to Friday (13 – 15 September), from 10 am to 5 pm and from 10 pm to 6 am
• Saturday and Sunday (16 – 17 September), from midnight to 1 pm
• Monday (18 September), from midnight to 6 am, 10 am to 5 pm and from 10 pm to 6 am

Taxis will also be able to use the single-lane access at all times, except during the hours when the race is ongoing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to the single lane road, motorists can also enter Marina Centre area via Temasek Boulevard from Rochor Road (after exiting ECP) throughout the day.

To ensure smooth traffic flow, traffic wardens will be deployed on site to direct traffic and assist the public. Road information and directional signs will also be put up in the vicinity to direct motorists.

Car parks at Suntec City, Millenia Singapore and Marina Square remain open to the public subject to availability.

Please refer to Annex A for more details of roads that will be affected by the road closures and the different ways of entering Marina Bay.

Public Transport Arrangements

During the race days (15-17 September), operating hours of MRT train services will be extended to cope with the higher demand. The operating hours for selected feeder bus services will also be extended to match the last train services.

MRT services will be available at City Hall MRT station till 12.30am for all three race days on 15, 16 and 17 September 2017.

Free shuttle buses are also available between Lavender MRT Station and Gate 1 of the race venue.

Ticket holders are encouraged to make use of public transport during race days to get to the race venue as most gates are within walking distance to an MRT station. Taxis are also available as an additional option.

Please refer to Annex B for transport options and the nearest MRT stations to the respective F1 gates.

Information on Road Access Plans

Members of the public are strongly advised to plan their journeys ahead of time. Information leaflets on the road access and public transport plans will be available at selected petrol stations, major public transport nodes and various developments in the Marina Centre area from today. The public can also access the LTA and MyTransport.SG websites for more information.

Information leaflets on the road access and public transport plans will be available at selected petrol stations, major public transport nodes and various developments in the Marina Centre area from today.

The public can also access the LTA and MyTransport.SG websites for more information.

Thoughts

Best thing to do? Don’t step out of your house during that duration. But yeah I know, it’s impossible; I’m stupid to have even suggested something like that.

So what’s the next best thing to do? Be smart and share this post, so that everyone knows the routes and vehicles to take!

Like a wise man once said, “You cannot just ownself know. Must share with everyone. Don’t be selfish.”

Be like the wise man.

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