Suntec area jammed up from Nov. 11 to 15 due to Asean Summit heightened security

Second week of November 2018.

Belmont Lay | November 08, 2018, 12:36 PM

The area around Suntec will be jammed up during the second week of November 2018.

33rd Asean Summit

Traffic delays are expected as several roads and lanes will be closed to facilitate security arrangements for the 33rd Asean Summit.

"Motorists are advised to plan their journey early as traffic is expected to be slow moving," the Singapore Police Force, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Land Transport Authority said on Tuesday, Nov. 6, in a joint media release.

From Nov. 11 to 15

Road and lane closures will begin on Nov. 11.

The summit will be held from Nov. 13 to 15.

Enhanced Security Special Event Area

The area around Suntec has been declared an Enhanced Security Special Event since Monday, Nov. 5.

Tighter security checks will be conducted.

The Enhanced Security Special Event Area (outlined in blue below) is bounded by the following roads:

Fullerton Road

Connaught Drive

St Andrew’s Road

Stamford Road

Victoria St

Bras Basah Road

Bencoolen St

Rochor River

Syed Alwi Road

Beach Road

Java Road

Nicoll Highway

Shoreline of the Marina Promenade

No drones allowed

From midnight on Nov. 12 to 11.59pm on Nov. 16, the flying of drones and other aerial activities such as kite-flying and hoisting of captive balloons are not allowed within the restricted area, unless authorised.

This is part of the security measures under the Air Navigation Order, as CAAS will be establishing a temporary restricted area over central areas in Singapore.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are among a range of items prohibited in the special event area.

"Offenders may be arrested and, upon conviction, will be liable to a fine not exceeding S$20,000, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both. The UAV will also be seized," the joint release said.