Diversions as outlined in this section are based off last year’s arrangements, LTA’s Road Access Plans and information released by Public Transport Operators. This document is accurate to the best of our ability and we welcome readers to highlight any mistakes.
Bus route diversions and train service extensions for the
2016 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
14 September – 19 September 2016
The 2016 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX returns to Singapore from 14 September – 17 September 2016. Similar to past years, road closure will take place over six days, the largest series of road closures every year.
Affected roads will be closed from 12:01am, 14 September (Wednesday) to facilitate the set up of race infrastructure. When the race is completed, affected roads will reopen progressively and all roads will be fully accessible by 5:30am, 20 September (Tuesday) onwards.
List of diverted bus services:
Classification | Service Routes (Click for page jump) |
Trunk Routes | 10, 14, 16, 36, 56, 57, 70, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 100, 106, 107, 107M, 111, 128, 130, 131, 133, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 195, 196, 700, 700A, 857, 960, 961/# |
Express Routes | 10e, 14e, 97e, 196e, 502/A, 518/A, 850E, 868, 951E, 971E |
Premium Routes (SBST/SMRT only) |
535, 539, 544, 545, 549, 552, 553, 555, 560, 561, 585, 587, 590, 761 |
City Direct Routes | 652, 656, 660, 663, 665 |
Night Routes | 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8 |
Shortworking Trips are grouped with their parent service and are not included in the above list |
- Services affected by bus stop closures with no change to routing:
32, 51, 61, 63, 80, 124, 145, 166, 174, 197, 851 - Services with extended operating hours during the F1 period:
143M, 173A, 181, 189A, 222, 225G, 243G, 261, 262, 265, 282, 284, 285, 300, 302, 307, 333, 334, 335, 358, 359, 804, 812, 859A, 901, 911, 912, 913, 941, 945 and 947
Generally, alighting is allowed at any bus stop along the diversion route. However, boarding may be subject to the driver’s decision.
MRT lines with extended operating hours:
- North South Line
- East West Line
- North East Line
- Circle Line
- Downtown Line
- Bukit Panjang LRT
- Sengkang LRT
- Punggol LRT
Timeline of Diversions:
- Pre-Race:
– 14 September 2016 (Wednesday)
– 15 September 2016 (Thursday)
– 16 September 2016 (Friday) - Race Weekend:
– 17 September 2016 (Saturday)
– 18 September 2016 (Sunday) - Post-Race:
– 19 September 2016 (Monday)
A full list of acronyms and abbreviations used in this article can be found here.
Overall Diversion Map
List of Service Diversions:
A. Trunk and Express Routes
Services 10, 10e, 70, 196, 196e
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas [Link to Poster]
Route Diversions | ||
Shenton Way bound | Diverted from Nicoll Highway to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, resuming original routing on Raffles Quay and Shenton Way | |
Nicoll Highway bound | Diverted from Robinson Rd to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, resuming original routing on Nicoll Highway | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Shenton Way bound: | Nicoll Highway bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Services 10, 10e, 70, 196, 196e will resume their original routing in the Southbound direction (towards Shenton Way) and call at all original stops during the following peak periods:
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Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – AM Peak trips of 10e and 196e are unaffected by diversions – No resuming of original routing in the Nicoll Highway direction on Monday, 19 September – Shortworking Trip 196A will share identical diversion arrangements with Service 196 – Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) is closed on 13 Sep although no route diversions will be in effect |
Services 14, 14e, 16
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Diverted to North Bridge Road with no stops skipped [Link to Poster]
Route Diversions | ||
Bedok bound | Diverted from Breas Basah Rd to Beach Rd, Middle Rd, resuming original routing on Nicoll Highway. No bus stops affected. | |
Bukit Merah / Clementi bound | Diverted from Nicoll Highway to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, resuming original routing on Stamford Rd / Orchard Rd | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Bedok bound: | Bukit Merah / Clementi bound: | |
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Road re-opening | Services 14, 14e, 16 will resume their original routing in the Westbound direction and call at all original stops during the following times:
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Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – Shortworking Trip 14A will follow identical diversion arrangements with Service 14 |
Service 36
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Suntec City and Marina Centre area [Link to Poster]
Operator Change: Bus Service 36 will be operated by SBS Transit until 17 Sep. Go-Ahead will be operating Bus Service 36 from 18 Sep onwards | ||
Route Diversions | ||
Tomlinson Rd bound | Diverted from Temasek Blvd (Suntec Twr Three) to u-turn around Fountain of Wealth, and continue via Rochor Rd, North Bridge Rd, resuming original routing on Stamford Rd / Orchard Rd | |
Changi Airport bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to Beach Rd, Ophir Rd, resuming original routing on East Coast Parkway (ECP) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Tomlinson Rd bound: | Changi Airport bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | – Passengers heading to Suntec City / Marina Ctr should alight at Temasek Blvd (Suntec Twr Three) – Throughout the diversion period, vehicular access to Suntec City may be regulated when necessary. Buses may skip Temasek Blvd (Suntec Twr Three) in the unlikely event that the road is closed – Shortworking Trips 36A and 36B will share identical diversion arrangements with Service 36 |
Service 56
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Marina Centre area
Route Diversions | ||
Marina Centre bound | Diverted from Middle Road to North Bridge Rd, Bras Basah Rd and Beach Rd before resuming original routing on Middle Rd heading back towards Bishan. Service is converted to loop operation. |
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Bishan bound | First bus stop for Bishan bound trips start from 01611 Beach Rd (Raffles Hotel) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Marina Centre bound: | Bishan bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not applicable | |
Others | This service will convert to loop operations during the F1 period |
Service 57
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Route Diversions | ||
Bishan bound | Diverted from Cecil St to Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, resuming original routing on Beach Rd | |
Bukit Merah bound | Diverted from Beach Rd to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, resuming original routing on Raffles Quay & Shenton Way | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Bishan bound: | Bukit Merah bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – Skips Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) on 13 Sep (Tue) with no route diversion |
Service 70
- Refer to Service 10
Service 70M
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Loops at Bras Basah Rd
Route Diversions | ||
Marina Centre bound | Diverted from Nicoll Highway to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, Bras Basah Rd, resuming original routing on Nicoll Highway heading back towards Yio Chu Kang. | |
Yio Chu Kang bound | First bus stop for Yio Chu Kang bound trips start from Nicoll Highway (The Concourse) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Yio Chu Kang bound: | — | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – Service is shortened to loop at Bras Basah Road. – Shortworking trip 70A shares identical diversion arrangements with Service 70M – Service 70A will likely terminate at Nicoll Highway (Suntec City) on all diversion days except 18 Sep (Sun) when it will likely terminate at Nicoll Highway (Natl Stadium) |
Service 75
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips City Hall and Marina Centre areas
Route Diversions | ||
Marina Centre bound | Diverted from Robinson Rd to Finlayson Green, Raffles Quay, resuming original routing heading back towards Bukit Panjang. Service is converted to loop operation. Last stop for Marina Centre bound trips is at Robinson Rd (Aft Capital Twr)* |
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Bukit Panjang bound | First bus stop for Bukit Panjang bound trips start from Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Marina Centre bound: | Bukit Panjang bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not applicable | |
Others | Not applicable |
Services 77, 171
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Suntec City and Marina Centre areas
Route Diversions | ||
Marina Centre bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to make a right turn at North Bridge Rd, resuming original routing on Stamford Rd, heading back towards Bukit Batok / Yishun. Service is converted to loop operation. Last stop for Marina Centre bound trips is at Bras Basah Rd (NTUC Income Ctr) |
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Bukit Batok / Yishun bound | First bus stop for Bukit Batok / Yishun bound trips start from Stamford Rd (SMU) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Marina Centre bound: | Bukit Batok / Yishun bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not applicable | |
Others | Not applicable |
Services 97, 97e
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Marina Bay, Bayfront, Suntec City and Marina Centre areas
Route Diversions | ||
Marina Centre bound | Diverted from Robinson Rd to loop at Finlayson Green, by making a right turn into Raffles Quay and continuing back towards Jurong East. Last stop for Marina Centre bound trips (and terminating stop of Service 97e) is at Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay) |
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Jurong East bound | First bus stop for Jurong East bound trips (and first stop of Service 97e) start from Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Marina Centre bound: | Jurong East bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not applicable | |
Others | Shortened to loop at Raffles Quay. – Last stop of Marina Centre bound trips + terminating point of 97e is 03059 Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay) – First stop of Jurong East bound trips + starting point of 97e is 03059 Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay). Trips will depart from 6.21pm to 7.09pm |
Services 100, 107
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Route Diversions | ||
Serangoon / Hougang Ctrl bound | Diverted from Robinson Rd to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, resuming original routing on Beach Rd | |
Ghim Moh / Shenton Way bound | Diverted from Beach Rd to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, resuming original routing on Raffles Quay / Shenton Way | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Serangoon / Hougang Ctrl bound: | Ghim Moh / Shenton Way bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) is closed on 13 Sep although no route diversions will be in effect |
Service 106
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Esplanade, Suntec City, Bayfront, Marina Bay areas
Route Diversions | ||
Shenton Way bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, Raffles Quay, resuming original routing on Shenton Way | |
Bukit Batok bound | Diverted from Anson Rd to Robinson Rd, Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, resuming original routing on Stamford Rd | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Shenton Way bound: | Bukit Batok bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Service 106 will ply an alternate division route on 19 Sep (Mon) from 1700hrs to 2030hrs, via Shenton Way, Fullerton Rd, Esplanade Dr and resuming its original route on Stamford Rd towards Bukit Batok. | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | — |
Service 107
- Refer to Service 100
Service 107M
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Suntec City area
Route Diversions | ||
Marina Centre bound | Diverted from Beach Rd to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, Bras Basah Rd, Beach Rd and heading back towards Hougang Central. Service is converted to loop at Bras Basah Rd, last stop for Marina Ctr bound trips is Beach Road (Shaw Twrs) | |
Hougang Ctrl bound | First bus stop for Hougang Ctrl bound trips start from Beach Rd (Raffles Hotel) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Hougang Ctrl bound: | — | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | Service is shortened to loop at Bras Basah Road. |
Service 111, 162M, 700A, 857
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Loops at North Bridge Road
Route Diversions | ||
Marina Centre bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to make a right turn into North Bridge Rd, resuming original routing on Stamford Rd towards Dhoby Ghaut. Last stop for Marina Centre bound trips is at Bras Basah Rd (NTUC Income Ctr) | |
Dhoby Ghaut bound | First bus stop for return trips start from Stamford Rd (Capitol Bldg) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Ghim Moh/YCK/BPJ/YIS bound: | — | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not applicable | |
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Services 128, 162, 850E, 951E
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Route Diversions | ||
Shenton Way bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, resuming original routing on Raffles Quay / Shenton Way | |
YCK / YIS / WDL bound | Diverted from Robinson Rd to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, resuming original routing on Stamford Rd | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Shenton Way bound: | YCK / YIS / WDL bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Services 850E and 951E will resume their original routing towards Yishun/Woodlands and call at Fullerton Rd (Fullerton Sq) during the following times:
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Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) is closed on 13 Sep although no route diversions will be in effect |
Service 130
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 22 Sep)
Summary: Skips City Hall and Fullerton areas
Route Diversions | ||
Shenton Way bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing on Raffles Quay / Shenton Way | |
Ang Mo Kio bound | Diverted from Robinson Rd to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, and resuming original routing on Victoria St | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Shenton Way bound: | Ang Mo Kio bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) is closed on 13 Sep although no route diversions will be in effect |
Service 131, 167
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips City Hall and Fullerton areas
Route Diversions | ||
Bukit Merah bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing on Raffles Quay / Shenton Way | |
St. Michael’s / Sembawang bound | Diverted from Cecil St to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, and resuming original routing on Stamford Rd / Orchard Rd | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Bukit Merah bound: | St. Michael’s / Sembawang bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Service 167 will resume part of its original routing on 19 Sep (Mon) from 1700hrs to 2030hrs, serving Cecil St (Prudential Twr) and Fullerton Rd (Fullerton Sq), continuing via Esplanade Drive and resuming its original route on Stamford Rd. | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) is closed on 13 Sep although no route diversions will be in effect – Shortworking Trip 131A will share identical diversion arrangements with Service 131 |
Service 133
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Suntec City, Bayfront, Marina Bay areas
Route Diversions | ||
Shenton Way bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, Marina Boulevard, resuming original routing on Central Boulevard | |
Ang Mo Kio bound | Diverted from Anson Rd to Robinson Rd, Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, resuming original routing on Victoria St | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Shenton Way bound: | Ang Mo Kio bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others |
Service 162
- Refer to Service 128
Service 162M
- Refer to Service 111
Service 167
- Refer to Service 131
Service 171
- Refer to Service 77
Service 195
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Temporarily amended to New Bridge Road Bus Terminal
Route Diversions | ||
Commonwealth bound | Temporarily amended to New Bridge Road Bus Terminal. Buses from New Bridge Rd Ter ply Eu Tong Sen St and make a left turn into River Valley Rd, resuming original route. | |
Marina Centre bound | Temporarily amended to New Bridge Road Bus Terminal. Buses from River Valley Rd make a right turn to New Bridge Rd and continues straight to New Bridge Rd Ter. | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Commonwealth bound: | Marina Centre bound: | |
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Commonwealth bound: | New Bridge Road bound: | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not applicable | |
Others | Shortworking Trip 195A and 195B will share identical diversion arrangements with Service 195 |
Service 196, 196e
- Refer to Service 10
Services 502, 502A
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Suntec City, Bayfront, Marina Bay areas
Route Diversions | ||
Towards Shenton Way & Soon Lee Depot | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, Marina Boulevard, resuming original routing on Central Boulevard | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Shenton Way bound: | ||
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | Service 502A will terminate at 03059 Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay), while calling at all stops along its diversion route |
Services 518, 518A
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Suntec City, Bayfront areas
Operator Change: Bus Service 36 will be operated by SBS Transit until 17 Sep. Go-Ahead will be operating Bus Service 36 from 18 Sep onwards | ||
Route Diversions | ||
Bayfront / Pasir Ris bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to Beach Rd, Ophir Rd, resuming original routing on East Coast Parkway (ECP) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Bayfront / Pasir Ris bound: | ||
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | Service 518A will terminate at 01621 – Beach Rd (Opp Shaw Twrs) while alling at all bus stops along its diversion route |
Services 700, 971E
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Route Diversions | ||
Shenton Way bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing on Raffles Quay / Shenton Way | |
Bukit Panjang bound | Diverted from Cecil St to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, and resuming original routing on Stamford Rd / Orchard Rd | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Shenton Way bound: | Bukit Panjang bound: | |
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Road re-opening | Service 700 and 971E will resume their original routing towards Bukit Panjang and call at Cecil St (Prudential Twr) and Fullerton Rd (Fullerton Sq) during the following times:
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Others | – These services are not expected resume their original routings during road re-opening times. Actual day routing may be subject to changes. – Whether 700/971E will ply original routes during AM peak remains to be confirmed. |
Service 700A
- Refer to Service 111
Service 850E
- Refer to Service 128
Service 857
- Refer to Service 111
Service 868
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Fullerton and Suntec City areas
Route Diversions | ||
Suntec City bound | Diverted from Robinson Rd to Finlayson Green, Raffles Quay and Shenton Way, terminating at Shenton Way (Opp MAS Bldg). | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Suntec City bound: | ||
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | (TBC, awaiting SMRT press release) Although SMRT’s diversion poster mentions that 868 calls at Fullerton Sq on 19 Sep, this arrangement remains to be confirmed |
Service 951E
- Refer to Service 128
Service 960
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Marina Centre area
Route Diversions | ||
Marina Centre bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to make a three right turns to North Bridge Rd, Stamford Rd and Victoria St, thereby resuming original routing on Victoria St heading back towards Woodlands. Last stop for Marina Centre bound trips is Victoria St (Bras Basah Cplx) | |
Woodlands bound | First bus stop for Woodlands bound trips start from Victoria St (Cath of The Good Shepherd) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Marina Centre bound: | Woodlands bound: | |
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Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not applicable | |
Others | Not applicable |
Service 961, 961#
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips City Hall and Marina Centre areas
Route Diversions | ||
Lorong 1 Geylang bound | Diverted from Eu Tong Sen St to Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd and Beach Rd, resuming original routing towards Lorong 1 Geylang. Service 961# will skip Marina Centre completely. | |
Woodlands bound | Diverted from Beach Rd to Middle Rd and North Bridge Rd, resuming original routing towards Woodlands. Service 961# will skip Marina Centre completely. | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Lorong 1 Geylang bound: | Woodlands bound: | |
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Road re-opening | Not applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | Not applicable |
Service 971E
- Refer to Service 700
C: City Direct Services:
Services 652, 656, 660, 663, 665
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Summary: Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Route Diversions | ||
Shenton Way bound (Morning Peak) |
Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, resuming original routing on Raffles Quay / Shenton Way | |
Estates bound (Evening Peak) |
Diverted from Robinson Rd to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, resuming original routing on Stamford Rd | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Morning Peak: | Evening Peak: | |
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Road re-opening | — | |
Additional bus stop closures |
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Others | – Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) is closed on 13 Sep although no route diversions will be in effect |
SBST Premium 535, 549, 555, 560, 561 and 761
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Route Diversions | ||
Fullerton Road bound | Diverted from Cecil St to Cross St, terminating at 03041 Cross St (Opp PWC Bldg) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Fullerton Road bound: | ||
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | — |
SBST Premium 539, 544, 545, 552, 553 and 585
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Route Diversions | ||
Fullerton Road bound | Diverted from Robinson Rd to Cross St, terminating at 03041 Cross St (Opp PWC Bldg) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Fullerton Road bound: | ||
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | — |
(TBC) SMRT Premium 587 and 590
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Post-Race (14 – 19 Sep)
Route Diversions | ||
Shenton Way bound | Diverted from Bras Basah Road to North Bridge Rd, Pickering Street, Church St, Finlayson Green, resuming original route on Raffles Quay / Shenton Way | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Shenton Way bound: | ||
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | — |
E: Late-Night Bus Services:
SMRT NightRider NR1, NR6
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend (16 – 18 Sep)
Route Diversions | ||
Yishun / Sengkang bound | Diverted from Keppel Road to Anson Rd, Cecil St, Eu Tong Sen St, resuming original route on Eu Tong Sen St (outside Clarke Quay) | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
Yishun / Sengkang bound: | — | |
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | — |
SMRT NightRider NR2, NR5, NR7, NR8 | SBST Nite Owl 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N
Affected Days: Pre-Race, Race Weekend (16 – 18 Sep)
Route Diversions | ||
towards HDB towns | Start from 04249 North Bridge Road (Opp The Treasury), skipping stops at Marina Centre and North Bridge Road. | |
Bus Stops Skipped | ||
towards HDB towns: | ||
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Notes | ||
Road re-opening | Not Applicable | |
Additional bus stop closures | Not Applicable | |
Others | — |
F: Services affected by bus stop closures with no change to routing:
Services 32, 51, 61, 63, 80, 124, 145, 166, 174, 197, 851, 961/# | |
Skips 04167 St. Andrews Cathedral and 04168 Opp Peninsula Plaza from 16 – 18 Sep, 9:30pm till end of operations. Service 195 will not serve this stop throughout the diversion period. |
This list of services include concurrently diverted bus services plying North Bridge Road, such as 10, 57, 100, 106, 130, 131, 133, 167, 196, 961/# and 502.
G: Services with extended operating hours during the F1 period:
SBS Transit will extend the operating hours of ten residential bus services 181, 222, 225G, 243G, 261, 262 and 265 from 16 Sep (Fri) – 18 Sep (Sun), and 358 and 359 from 16 Sep (Fri) – 17 Sep (Sat).
SMRT will extend the operating hours of ten residential bus services – 300, 302, 307, 804, 812, 859A, 901, 911, 912 and 913 – to complement the extension of train operating hours and better serve residents in the heartlands.
Tower Transit will extend the operating hours of its residential bus services – 173A, 189A, 941, 945 and 947, along with selected routes in Clementi and Jurong East.
Go-Ahead will extend the operating hours of its residential bus services – 358 and 359 on 18 Sep (Sun).
Bus Interchange | Bus Services | Departure Times (After midnight) | |
16 Sep (Fri) | 17 & 18 Sep (Sat & Sun) | ||
Ang Mo Kio | 261, 262, 265 | 2.45am | 2.25am |
Bedok | 222, 225G | 2.00am | 1.40am |
Boon Lay | 181, 243G | 2.20am | 2.00am |
Bukit Batok | 173A, 189A, 941, 945, 947 | 2.40am | 2.20am |
Choa Chu Kang | 300, 302, 307 | 2.35am | 2.15am |
Clementi | 282, 284, 285 | 2.05am | 1.45am |
Jurong East | 143M, 333, 334, 335 | 2.45am | 2.20am |
Pasir Ris | 358, 359 | 2.15am | 1.55am |
Sembawang | 859A | 2.30am | 2.10am |
Woodlands | 901, 911, 912, 913 | 2.25am | 2.05am |
Yishun | 804, 812 | 2.35am | 2.15am |
Regular night buses during the F1 period:
Nite Owl and NightRider services will continue to operate as per normal on Friday and Saturday nights, with relevant diversions as detailed above.
H: MRT lines with extended operating hours:
North South Line | |||
Last Train From: | Last Train Towards: | Departure Time: (Fri) | Departure Time: (Sat & Sun) |
NS25 City Hall | NS1 Jurong East NS27 Marina Bay |
1:30am | 1:11am |
NS25 City Hall | NS28 Marina South Pier | 1:09am | 12:50am |
East West Line: | |||
Last Train From: | Last Train Towards: | Departure Time: (Fri) | Departure Time: (Sat & Sun) |
EW13 City Hall | EW1 Pasir Ris | 1:30am | 1:11am |
EW13 City Hall | EW29 Joo Koon | 1:30am | 1:11am |
North East Line: | |||
Last Train From: | Last Train Towards: | Departure Time: (Fri) | Departure Time: (Sat & Sun) |
NE17 Punggol | NE1 HarbourFront | 12:56am | 12:37am |
NE1 HarbourFront | NE17 Punggol | 1:31am | 1:11am |
Circle Line: | |||
Last Train From: | Last Train Towards: | Departure Time: (Fri) | Departure Time: (Sat & Sun) |
CC1 Dhoby Ghaut | CC29 HarbourFront | 12:57am | 12:40am |
CC29 HarbourFront | CC1 Dhoby Ghaut | 12:21am | 12:02am |
CC4 Promenade (From Marina Bay) |
CC11 Tai Seng | 1:16am | 12:57am |
CC4 Promenade | CC1 Dhoby Ghaut | 1:19am | 1:00am |
Downtown Line: | |||
Last Train From: | Last Train Towards: | Departure Time: (Fri) | Departure Time: (Sat & Sun) |
DT1 Bukit Panjang | DT19 Chinatown | 1:00am | 12:40am |
DT19 Chinatown | DT1 Bukit Panjang | 1:38am | 1:18am |
Bukit Panjang LRT: | |||
Last Train From: | Last Train Towards: | Departure Time: (Fri) | Departure Time: (Sat & Sun) |
BP1 Choa Chu Kang | BP1 Choa Chu Kang | 2:28am | 2:07am |
Sengkang LRT: | |||
Last Train From: | Last Train Towards: | Departure Time: (Fri) | Departure Time: (Sat & Sun) |
STC Sengkang | STC Sengkang via East Loop |
2:06am | 1:47am |
STC Sengkang | STC Sengkang via West Loop |
2:06am | 1:47am |
Punggol LRT: | |||
Last Train From: | Last Train Towards: | Departure Time: (Fri) | Departure Time: (Sat & Sun) |
PTC Punggol | PTC Punggol via East Loop |
2:08am | 1:49am |
PTC Punggol | PTC Punggol via West Loop |
2:08am | 1:49am |
Final notes during diversions:
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I: Gallery:
J: On the ground:
Travelling Tips during the F1 period:
- If relying on public bus services, familiarize oneself with diversion routes and alternative bus boarding/alighting stops along the diverted roads
- Plan for additional travel time. Road congestion is expected around the circuit park and next bus arrival timings will not be available.
- When in doubt, rely on the rail network. Familiarize oneself with walking routes in and out of the Marina Bay area.
- Know alternative routes to your destination.
- Approach bus drivers or interchange offices for more information on road and bus stop closures.
- Inform bus drivers out of goodwill if one decides to alight at bus stops along the diversion route.
Relevant links:
- Road Access & Public Transport Plans – LTA
- Bus Services Affected By Road Closures For 2016 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix – SBS Transit
- Premium and Nite Owl bus services affected by road closures for F1 – SBS Transit
- Extension of train operating hours during F1 2016 – SBS Transit
- Detailed diversion posters – released midway through diversion period (2015) – SBS Transit
Previous versions:
– 03/09/2016: First draft release based on SBST Press Releases
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Unconfirmed edits to diversion routes:
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