Bus Route Diversions and Train Service Extensions for the FORMULA 1® SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2023 15 September – 17 September 2023
The FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2023 returns to Singapore from 15–17 September 2023. Similar to past years, road closures will take place over six days.
Affected roads will be closed from 13 September 2023 (Wednesday) at 12:01 am to facilitate the set up of race infrastructure. After the event, affected roads will reopen progressively and all roads will be fully accessible by 19 September 2023 (Tuesday) at 5:30 am. Some roads will also be opened during the peak hours to facilitate peak hour commuting patterns.
Bus services will start skipping bus stop 02111 – Esplanade Bridge along Esplanade Drive from 12 September 2023 (Tuesday) till 18 September 2023 (Monday). In addition, Bus Stop 02051 – The Float @ Marina Bay along Raffles Ave is skipped from 20 July 2023 to 18 September 2023 due to F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 Preparation.
Pre-Race:
– 13 September 2023 (Wednesday)
– 14 September 2023 (Thursday)
– 15 September 2023 (Friday)
Race Weekend:
– 16 September 2023 (Saturday)
– 17 September 2023 (Sunday)
Post-Race:
– 18 September 2023 (Monday)
List of Service Diversions:
Diversions, as outlined in this section, are based on the Land Transport Authority’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.
Note that morning trips of 10e and 196e towards Shenton Way are unaffected by diversions.
Bus Services 10, 10e, 70, 196 & 196e Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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
Towards Kent Ridge / Shenton Way / Clementi
Towards Tampines / Yio Chu Kang / Bedok / Marine Parade
Nicoll Highway
– (80161) Nicoll Highway Stn* – (80159) Suntec City
– (02119) Opp War Memorial Pk
Collyer Quay
– (03019) OUE Bayfront
Robinson Road
– (03031) Raffles Pl Stn Exit F
Fullerton Road
– (03011) Fullerton Sq
Esplanade Drive
– (02111) Esplanade Bridge#
Nicoll Highway
– (80161) Opp Nicoll Highway Stn**
Additional Calling Bus Stops
Towards Kent Ridge / Shenton Way / Clementi
Towards Tampines / Yio Chu Kang / Bedok / Marine Parade
Middle Road
– (01631) Aft Beach Rd
North Bridge Road
– (01029) Opp Natl Library
– (04168) Aft City Hall Stn Exit B***
– (04249) Opp The Treasury
South Bridge Road
– (05029) Boat Quay
Church Street
– (05319) OCBC Ctr
Robinson Road
– (03071) 80 Robinson Rd [Existing Bus Stop for 10, 10e, 196 & 196e]
Cross Street
– (03041) Telok Ayer Stn Exit A
Eu Tong Sen Street
– (05022) Aft Chinatown Stn Exit D
– (05023) Opp Hong Lim Pk
– (04222) Clarke Quay Stn Exit E
Hill Street
– (04223) Old Hill St Police Stn
– (04142) Armenian Ch
Victoria Street
– (04151) Cath of the Good Shepherd
– (01012) Hotel Grand Pacific
Middle Road
– (01639) Bef Beach Rd
Notes
Bus Stop Closures
# Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) Closed from 12 Sep (Tue)—18 Sep (Mon)
* Nicoll Highway (Nicoll Highway Stn) Closed on 15 Sep (Fri)—17 Sep (Sun); 1300hrs–End of service
** Nicoll Highway (Opp Nicoll Highway Stn) Closed on 15 Sep (Fri)—17 Sep (Sun); 1900hrs–End of service
*** North Bridge Road (Aft City Hall Stn Exit B)
Closed on 13 Sep (Wed)—18 Sep (Mon); 2100hrs–End of service
Road Re-opening
Services 10, 10e, 70, 196, and 196e will resume their original routing in the Southbound direction (towards Shenton Way) and call at all original stops during the following peak periods:
– Morning trips of 10e and 196e towards Shenton Way are unaffected by diversions
– Short-Trip Service 196A follows Service 196’s diversion arrangements
– Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) is closed on 12 Sep although no route diversions will be in effect
Raffles Avenue
– (02051) The Float @ Marina Bay
– (02061) The Esplanade
Temasek Boulevard
– (02151) Suntec Convention Ctr
Temasek Avenue
– (02161) Aft Promenade Stn Exit C
Additional Calling Bus Stops
Towards Tomlinson Road (Loop)
Towards Changi Airport
Temasek Boulevard
– (02141) Suntec Twr Two
Rochor Road
– (01541) Bugis Stn Exit D
North Bridge Road
– (01039) Bugis Cube
– (01029) Opp Natl Library
Beach Road
– (01611) Aft Raffles Hotel
– (01621) Opp Shaw Twrs
Notes
Others
– Passengers heading to Suntec City / Marina Centre should alight at Temasek Blvd (Suntec Twr Three)
– Short-Trip Services 36A, 36B and 36T follow Service 36’s diversion arrangements
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.
Operates as a loop service.
Bishan bound
The first bus stop for Bishan-bound trips is at Bus Stop (01611) Aft Raffles Hotel along Beach Road.
Bus Service 57 Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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
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
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.
Bus Service 75 Skips City Hall and Marina Centre areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
Marina Centre bound
Diverted from Robinson Rd to Finlayson Green, Raffles Quay, resuming original routing heading back towards Gali Batu.
Service is converted to loop operation.
Raffles Avenue
– (02101) Aft S’pore Flyer
– (02051) The Float @ Marina Bay
– (02061) The Esplanade
Esplanade Dr
– (02029) Aft Esplanade Stn Exit D
Collyer Quay
– (03019) OUE Bayfront
Notes
Bus Stop Closures
# Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) Closed from 12 Sep (Tue)—18 Sep (Mon)
Others
Shortened to loop at Raffles Quay.
Skips Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) on 12 Sep (Tue) with no route diversion.
Passengers may not be allowed to ride the bus along the diversion sector and have to alight at the last Marina Centre-bound stop at Robinson Rd (Aft Capital Twr). Please check with the Bus Captain and ground staff.
Bus Service 77 Skips Suntec City and Marina Centre areas. Loops at City Hall.
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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. Service is converted to loop operation.
Bukit Batok bound
Loops at Stamford Road. First stop towards Bukit Batok at 04111 Stamford Rd (Capitol Bldg)
Bus Stops Skipped
Towards Marina Centre
Towards Bukit Batok
Bras Basah Road
– (04179) Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A
– (02049) Raffles Hotel
Shortened to loop at Central Blvd near Marina Bay station. Service 97e Evening Peak towards Jurong East starts at Bus Stop 03539 along Central Blvd (Marina Bay Stn)
Bus Services 100 & 107 Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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
Serangoon / Hougang Central 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
Bus Service 106 Skips Esplanade, Suntec City, Bayfront, Marina Bay areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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 Robinson Rd to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, resuming original routing on Stamford Rd
Bus Stops Skipped
Towards Shenton Way
Towards Bukit Batok
Bras Basah Road
– (04179) Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A
– (02049) Raffles Hotel
Temasek Boulevard
– (02151) Suntec Convention Ctr
Temasek Avenue
– (02161) Aft Promenade Stn Exit C
– (02171) Opp The Ritz-Carlton
Bus Service 130 Skips City Hall and Fullerton areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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
Towards Shenton Way
Towards Ang Mo Kio
Bras Basah Road
– (02049) Raffles Hotel
Esplanade Dr
– (02029) Aft Esplanade Stn Exit D
Collyer Quay
– (03019) OUE Bayfront
Robinson Road
– (03031) Raffles Pl Stn Exit F
Fullerton Road
– (03011) Fullerton Sq
Esplanade Drive
– (02111) Esplanade Bridge#
Additional Calling Bus Stops
Towards Shenton Way
Towards Ang Mo Kio
North Bridge Road
– (04168) Aft City Hall Stn Exit B*** – (04249) Opp The Treasury
South Bridge Road
– (05029) Boat Quay
Church Street
– (05319) OCBC Ctr
Robinson Road
– (03071) 80 Robinson Rd
Cross Street
– (03041) Telok Ayer Stn Exit A
Eu Tong Sen Street
– (05022) Aft Chinatown Stn Exit D
– (05023) Opp Hong Lim Pk
– (04222) Clarke Quay Stn Exit E
Hill Street
– (04223) Old Hill St Police Stn
– (04142) Armenian Ch
Notes
Bus Stop Closures
# Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) Closed from 12 Sep (Tue)—18 Sep (Mon)
*** North Bridge Road (Aft City Hall Stn Exit B)
Closed on 13 Sep (Wed)—18 Sep (Mon); 2100hrs–End of service
Others
Skips Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) on 12 Sep (Tue) with no route diversion
Bus Services 131 & 167 Skips City Hall and Fullerton areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
Shenton Way / 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
Towards Bukit Merah
Towards St. Michael’s / Sembawang
Bras Basah Road
– (04179) Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A
– (02049) Raffles Hotel
Esplanade Dr
– (02029) Aft Esplanade Stn Exit D
Collyer Quay
– (03019) OUE Bayfront
Cecil Street
– (03021) Prudential Twr
Fullerton Road
– (03011) Fullerton Sq
Esplanade Drive
– (02111) Esplanade Bridge#
Stamford Road
– (04111) Capitol Bldg
Additional Calling Bus Stops
Towards Bukit Merah
Towards St. Michael’s / Sembawang
North Bridge Road
– (04168) Aft City Hall Stn Exit B*** – (04249) Opp The Treasury
South Bridge Road
– (05029) Boat Quay
Church Street
– (05319) OCBC Ctr
Cross Street
– (03041) Telok Ayer Stn Exit A
Eu Tong Sen Street
– (05022) Aft Chinatown Stn Exit D
– (05023) Opp Hong Lim Pk
– (04222) Clarke Quay Stn Exit E
Hill Street
– (04223) Old Hill St Police Stn
– (04143) Stamford Ct
Notes
Bus Stop Closures
# Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) Closed from 12 Sep (Tue)—18 Sep (Mon)
*** North Bridge Road (Aft City Hall Stn Exit B)
Closed on 13 Sep (Wed)—18 Sep (Mon); 2100hrs–End of service
Others
– Short-Trip Service 131A follows Service 131’s diversion arrangements
– Skips Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) on 12 Sep (Tue) with no route diversion
Bus Service 133 Skips Suntec City, Bayfront, Marina Bay areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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
Ang Mo Kio bound
Diverted from Robinson Rd to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, resuming original routing on Victoria St
Bus Stops Skipped
Towards Shenton Way
Towards Ang Mo Kio
Bras Basah Road
– (02049) Raffles Hotel
Temasek Boulevard
– (02151) Suntec Convention Ctr
Temasek Avenue
– (02161) Aft Promenade Stn Exit C
– (02171) Opp The Ritz-Carlton
Bus Services 162, 850E & 951E Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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
Yio Chu Kang / Yishun / Woodlands 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
Towards Shenton Way
Towards Yio Chu Kang / Yishun / Woodlands
Bras Basah Road – (04179) Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A
– (02049) Raffles Hotel
Nicoll Highway
– (02119) Opp War Memorial Pk
Collyer Quay
– (03019) OUE Bayfront
Robinson Road
– (03031) Raffles Pl Stn Exit F
Fullerton Road
– (03011) Fullerton Sq
Esplanade Drive
– (02111) Esplanade Bridge#
Stamford Road
– (04111) Capitol Bldg
Additional Calling Bus Stops
Towards Shenton Way
Towards Yio Chu Kang / Yishun / Woodlands
North Bridge Road
– (04168) Aft City Hall Stn Exit B – (04249) Opp The Treasury
South Bridge Road
– (05029) Boat Quay
Church Street
– (05319) OCBC Ctr
Robinson Road
– (03071) 80 Robinson Rd [Existing Bus Stop for Services 850E & 951E]
Cross Street
– (03041) Telok Ayer Stn Exit A
Eu Tong Sen Street
– (05022) Aft Chinatown Stn Exit D
– (05023) Opp Hong Lim Pk
– (04222) Clarke Quay Stn Exit E
Hill Street
– (04223) Old Hill St Police Stn
– (04143) Stamford Ct
Notes
Bus Stop Closures
# Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) Closed from 12 Sep (Tue)—18 Sep (Mon)
Others
Skips Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) on 12 Sep (Tue) with no route diversion
Bus Services 502 & 502A Skips Suntec City, Bayfront, Marina Bay areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
Shenton Way / Soon Lee Depot 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
Bus Stops Skipped
Towards Shenton Way / Soon Lee Depot
—
Bras Basah Road
– (04179) Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A
– (02049) Raffles Hotel
Temasek Boulevard
– (02151) Suntec Convention Ctr
Temasek Avenue
– (02161) Aft Promenade Stn Exit C
– (02171) Opp The Ritz-Carlton
Bus Services 960 & 960e Loops at Victoria Street, skips Marina Centre area
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
Marina Centre bound
Diverted from Bras Basah Rd to make three right turns to North Bridge Rd, Stamford Rd and Victoria St, thereby resuming original routing on Victoria St heading back towards Woodlands
Bus Services 652, 656, 660, 663 & 665 Skips Esplanade and Fullerton areas
Affected Periods:
Pre-Race, Race Weekend, Post-Race
13–18 Sep 2023
Route Diversion
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
Dhoby Ghaut 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
Towards Shenton Way (Morning Peak)
Towards Dhoby Ghaut (Evening Peak)
Bras Basah Road
– (04179) Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A
– (02049) Raffles Hotel
Nicoll Highway
– (02119) Opp War Memorial Pk
Collyer Quay
– (03019) OUE Bayfront
Robinson Road
– (03031) Raffles Pl Stn Exit F
Fullerton Road
– (03011) Fullerton Sq
Esplanade Drive
– (02111) Esplanade Bridge#
Stamford Road
– (04111) Capitol Bldg
Additional Calling Bus Stops
Towards Shenton Way
Towards Dhoby Ghaut
North Bridge Road
– (04168) Aft City Hall Stn Exit B – (04249) Opp The Treasury
South Bridge Road
– (05029) Boat Quay
Church Street
– (05319) OCBC Ctr
Cross Street
– (03041) Telok Ayer Stn Exit A
Eu Tong Sen Street
– (05022) Aft Chinatown Stn Exit D
– (05023) Opp Hong Lim Pk
– (04222) Clarke Quay Stn Exit E
Hill Street
– (04223) Old Hill St Police Stn
– (04143) Stamford Ct
Notes
Bus Stop Closures
# Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) Closed from 12 Sep (Tue)—18 Sep (Mon)
Others
Skips Esplanade Dr (Esplanade Bridge) on 12 Sep (Tue) with no route diversion
Bus Stops Skipped for 2023 Formula One™ Singapore Grand Prix (Master Poster)
D: Services affected by bus stop closures with no change to routing:
Services 32, 51, 61, 63, 80, 124, 145, 166, 174, 197, 851 & 851e
These bus services are only affected by the following bus stop closure during the Pre-Race, Race Weekend & Post-Race from 13 Sep–18 Sep 2023.
Road Name
BS Code
Bus Stop Description
Date / Time
Affected Bus Service No.
North Bridge Road
04167
City Hall Stn Exit B
Wed 13 Sep 2023 –
Mon 18 Sep 2023
2100hrs to End of Service
61, 124, 145, 166, 174, 197
04168
Aft City Hall Stn Exit B
32, 51, 63, 80, 851, 851e, 961 & 961M
Wed 13 Sep 2023 – Mon 18 Sep 2023
195
In addition, bus services diverted to North Bridge Road will not call at these two bus stops during the closure hours.
E: Services with extended operating hours during the F1 period:
From 15 Sep (Fri) – 17 Sep (Sun), the following residential bus services will be extended:
Feeder services that call at the interchange twice in a single trip will have their last buses perform one of each loop, departing the interchange at the same time. (e.g. Feeder 359 East and West loops departing Pasir Ris at 1.15 am and performing one loop only). These buses will have the T Suffix (e.g. Service 307T, 358T, 359T, 811T, 812T, 911T & 913T).
