Heading to Orchard? Take note of these road closures and affected bus services
Motorists, take note.
Some roads in the Orchard area will be closed this Sunday (March 1) for the Chingay SG50 Night Fiesta.
| Road closure | Timing |
| Orchard Road between Scotts Road and Bideford Road (in front of ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City) | Closed from 5pm to 2am |
| One-way carriageway (five lanes) along Paterson Road towards Paterson Hill Road/Grange Road | Closed from 5pm to midnight |
| Two lane road closure (right most lane) along Orchard Boulevard (after Orchard Residences Carpark Entry/Exit) | Closed from 7pm to 7.45pm |
The carriageway of Paterson Road in the direction of Scotts Road (between Orchard Road and Orchard Boulevard) will also be converted into two-way road or have its direction reversed.
During the road closures, access to the lanes will be granted only to police and emergency vehicles.
Parking restrictions along nearby roads will be strictly enforced. Vehicles causing obstruction will be towed away.
The event itself is from 7pm to 10pm, and is free to the public.
Bus services 36, 77, 124, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 174e, 190, 518, 518A, 700, 700A, 971E, NR6, NR7 serving the bus stop in front of Tang Plaza (Bus Stop Number 09047) and bus services 7, 14, 14e, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 502, 502A, NR6, NR7 serving the bus stop in front of Lucky Plaza (Bus Stop Number 09048) will be affected.
For more information, you can contact the organisers at 6340-5322.
Source: People's Association
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