Bus Services Affected by road closures for the 2015 National Day Parade Actual Day / Preview / Rehearsals
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Diversions as outlined in this section is based off last year’s arrangements, LTA’s Road Access Plans and information released by SBST and SMRT. This document is accurate to the best of our ability and we welcome readers to highlight any mistakes.
Several bus services have attached maps to better illustrate diversion routes. Click on the Map available here option under Summary to view it.
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Bus Services affected
| Classification | Service Routes (Click for page jump) |
| Trunk Routes | 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 51, 56, 57, 61, 63, 70, 70M, 75, 77, 80, 97, 100, 106, 107, 107M, 111, 124, 130, 131, 133, 145, 158, 162, 162M, 166, 167, 171, 174, 195, 196, 197, 700, 700A, 851, 857, 960, 961/# |
| Express Routes | 502, 518 |
| Shortworking Trips are grouped with their parent service and are not included in the above list | |
Timeline of Diversions
National Day 2015 Rehearsals:
- CR1: Saturday, 20 June 2015 (Combined Rehearsal 1)
- CR2: Saturday, 27 June 2015 (Combined Rehearsal 2)
- CR3: Saturday, 4 July 2015 (Combined Rehearsal 3)
- NE1: Saturday, 11 July 2015 (NE Show 1)
- NE2: Saturday, 18 July 2015 (NE Show 2)
- NE3: Saturday, 25 July 2015 (NE Show 3)
- Preview: Saturday, 1 Aug 2015
National Day 2015 Actual Day
- NDP 2015: Sunday, 9 Aug 2015
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List of Service Diversions:
| Service 10 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Padang and Fullerton areas and affected by temporary closure of Old Airport Rd. Map available here. |
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| Towards Tampines | [CR1] (2300hrs – 0000hrs) [CR2-CR3, NE1-NE3, Preview] (0700hrs – 0800hrs & 2300hrs – 0000hrs) [NDP 2015] (0700hs – 0800hrs) Buses from Robinson Rd diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, Nicoll Highway, and resuming original routing along Mountbatten Rd straight to East Coast Rd. Skips Old Airport Rd and Tanjong Katong Rd. [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Robinson Rd diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, Nicoll Highway, and resuming original routing along Old Airport Rd. |
| Towards Kent Ridge | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Old Airport Rd diverted to Mountbatten Rd, Sims Way, Geylang Rd, Kallang Rd, Crawford St, North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way. [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 11 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview Summary: Affected by road closures around Sports Hub |
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| Towards Tanjong Rhu | [CR1] (1200hrs – 1600hrs & 2000hrs – 0000hrs) [CR2-CR3, NE1-NE3, Preview] (0700hrs – 0800hrs, 1200hrs – 1600hrs, 2000hrs – 0000hrs) Buses from Mountbatten Rd diverted to continue along Mountbatten Rd, Fort Rd, and resuming original routing on Tanjong Rhu Rd. Skips Singapore Indoor Stadium and Sports Hub. Follows similar routing on return journey.In the event of late road re-opening of Stadium Walk / Stadium Blvd (westbound), buses will be able to serve Singapore Indoor Stadium and Sports Hub but diverted to Tanjong Rhu Rd via the Stadium Way flyover. |
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| Service 12 & 158 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview Summary: Affected by bus stop closure along Mountbatten Rd |
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| Service 14 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Affected by Nicoll Highway closure |
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| Towards Bedok | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to Beach Rd, Java Rd, and resuming original routing along Nicoll Highway. |
| Towards Clementi | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Mountbatten Rd diverted to Sims Way, Geylang Rd, Kallang Rd, Crawford St, North Bridge Rd, and resuming original routing on Stamford Rd. |
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| Service 16 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Affected by Nicoll Highway closure and temporary closure of Old Airport Rd. Map available here. |
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| Towards Bedok | [CR1] (2300hrs – 0000hrs) [CR2-CR3, NE1-NE3, Preview] (0700hrs – 0800hrs & 2300hrs – 0000hrs) [NDP 2015] (0700hs – 0800hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to Beach Rd, Java Rd, Nicoll Highway, Mountbatten Rd, Tanjong Katong Rd, and resuming original routing on Dunman Rd. Skips Old Airport Rd. [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to Beach Rd, Java Rd, and resuming original routing along Nicoll Highway. |
| Towards Bt Merah | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Mountbatten Rd diverted to Sims Way, Geylang Rd, Kallang Rd, Crawford St, North Bridge Rd, and resuming original routing on Stamford Rd. |
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| Service 30 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Affected by temporary closure of Old Airport Rd. Map available here. |
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| Towards Bedok | [CR1] (2300hrs – 0000hrs) [CR2-CR3, NE1-NE3, Preview] (0700hrs – 0800hrs & 2300hrs – 0000hrs) [NDP 2015] (0700hs – 0800hrs) Buses from Fort Rd diverted to right turn into Mountbatten Rd, Tg Katong Rd, and resuming original routing on Dunman Rd. Skips Old Airport Rd. |
| Towards Boon Lay | No diversions |
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| Service 31 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Affected by temporary closure of Old Airport Rd. Map available here. |
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| Towards Tampines | [CR1] (2300hrs – 0000hrs) [CR2-CR3, NE1-NE3, Preview] (0700hrs – 0800hrs & 2300hrs – 0000hrs) [NDP 2015] (0700hs – 0800hrs) Buses from Mountbatten Rd continue along this road until Amber Rd. Skips Old Airport Rd and Tanjong Katong Rd. |
| Towards Toa Payoh | No diversions |
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| Service 32 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Affected by temporary closure of Old Airport Rd. Map available here. |
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| Towards Bedok | [CR1] (2300hrs – 0000hrs) [CR2-CR3, NE1-NE3, Preview] (0700hrs – 0800hrs & 2300hrs – 0000hrs) [NDP 2015] (0700hs – 0800hrs) Buses from Mountbatten Rd continue along this road until Amber Rd. Skips Old Airport Rd and Tanjong Katong Rd. [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to Beach Rd, Java Rd, and resuming original routing along Nicoll Highway. |
| Towards Buona Vista | [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd (u-turn outside Clarke Quay), Eu Tong Sen St, and left turn to resume original routing along River Valley Rd. |
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| Service 33 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Affected by temporary closure of Old Airport Rd. Map available here. |
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| Towards Bedok | [CR1] (2300hrs – 0000hrs) [CR2-CR3, NE1-NE3, Preview] (0700hrs – 0800hrs & 2300hrs – 0000hrs) [NDP 2015] (0700hrs – 0800hrs) Buses from Mountbatten Rd diverted to remain on this road until Tanjong Katong Rd, and resuming original routing on Dunman Rd. Skips Old Airport Rd. |
| Towards Kent Ridge | No diversion |
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| Service 36 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City and Marina Centre areas. |
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| Towards Tomlinson Rd | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from ECP (Exit 15) diverted to Rochor Rd, Beach Rd, Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, and resuming original routing along Stamford Rd. Skips Suntec City & Marina Ctr. |
| Towards Changi Airport | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to Beach Rd, Ophir Rd, and resuming original routing along ECP. Skips Suntec City. |
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| Service 51, 63, 80 & 851 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Affected by temporary closure of North Bridge Rd |
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| Eastbound | No diversion |
| Westbound | [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd, Upp Pickering St, South Bridge Rd, and right turn to resume original routing along Upp Cross St. |
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| Service 56 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Marina Centre areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Marina Ctr | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Converted to Loop Service due to closure of Marina Centre area. From Middle Rd (Midlink Plaza), buses will divert to Victoria St, Bras Basah Rd, left turn to resume return journey along Beach Rd (First stop: Raffles Hotel). |
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| Service 57 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Padang and Fullerton areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Bishan | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Cecil St diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, and left turn to resume original routing along Beach Rd. |
| Towards Bt Merah | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Beach Rd diverted to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way. [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 61, 124, 145, 166, 174 & 197 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Affected by temporary closure of North Bridge Rd |
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| Eastbound | No diversion |
| Westbound | [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd, Upp Pickering St, and resuming original routing along South Bridge Rd |
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| Service 70 & 196 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Padang and Fullerton areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Shenton Way / Clementi | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – Last Bus) Buses from Robinson Rd diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, and resuming original routing along Nicoll Highway. |
| Towards Yio Chu Kang / Bedok | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – Last Bus) Buses from Guillemard Rd diverted to Mountbatten Rd, Sims Way, Geylang Rd, Kallang Rd, Crawford St, North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way. [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 70M Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City areas. |
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| Towards Suntec City | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Last stop of Suntec City bound buses is Guillemard Rd (Aft Chen Li Presby Ch), whereby buses will be diverted to Sims Way, Gelang Rd, Kallang Rd, Crawford St, North Bridge Rd, Middle Rd, and resuming original routing along Nicoll Highway. First stop of return route is Nicoll Highway (Opp Suntec City); skips Marina Ctr. |
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| Service 75 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Padang, Fullerton and Marina Centre areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Marina Ctr | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Converted to Loop Service due to closure of Marina Centre area. From Robinson Rd (Opp AIA Twr), buses will divert to Finlayson Green, and right turn to resume return journey along Raffles Quay (First stop: One Raffles Quay). |
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| Service 77, 171, 700A & 857 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City and Marina Centre areas. Map available here (77/171) and here (700A, 857). |
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| Towards Marina Ctr | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Converted to Loop Service due to closure of Marina Centre area. From Bras Basah Rd (NTUC Income Ctr), buses will divert to North Bridge Rd, and right turn to resume return journey along Stamford Rd (First stop: Capitol Bldg). |
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| Service 97 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Minor amendments from CR1 – NE2. NE3 and later: TBC |
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| Towards Marina Ctr | [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE2] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Converted to Loop at Suntec City. From Temasek Blvd (Opp Suntec Convention Ctr), buses will continue on Raffles Blvd (non-stop), and right turn to resume return journey along Temasek Ave (First stop: Opp The Ritz-Carlton). [NE3, Preview & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Converted to Loop at Shenton Way. From Robinson Rd (Opp The Ogilvy Ctr), buses u-turn at Finlayson Green and return towards Jurong East, skipping Bayfront and Suntec. Frst stop of return route is Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay). |
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| Service 100 & 107 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Padang and Fullerton areas. Map available here (1200hrs – 2300hrs arrangement). |
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| Towards Serangoon / Hougang Ctrl | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (Start of ops – 1200hrs) Buses from Fullerton Rd diverted to Esplanade Dr, and left turn to resume original routing along Stamford Rd. [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Robinson Rd diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, and left turn to resume original routing along Beach Rd. |
| Towards Ghim Moh / Shenton Way | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (Start of ops – 1200hrs) Buses from Beach Rd diverted to Bras Basah Rd & Esplanade Dr, resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way. [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Beach Rd diverted to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way. [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 106 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City and Bayfront areas. Map available here. |
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| Bukit Batok bound | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Buses from Robinson Rd diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, and resuming original routing along Stamford Rd. Although SMRT’s diversion document implies that the diversion route continues to serve Stamford Rd (Capitol Bldg) due to lack of mention, we suspect this is an error. |
| Shenton Way bound | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way. [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 107M Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City. Map available here. |
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| Towards Marina Ctr | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Last stop of Suntec City bound buses is Beach Rd (Shaw Twrs), after which buses will divert to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, Bras Basah Rd, and back to Beach Rd. First stop of return route is Beach Rd (Raffles Hotel); skips Suntec City. |
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| Service 111, 162M Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City and Marina Centre areas. Map available for 111 and 162M. |
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| Towards Marina Ctr | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Converted to Loop Service due to closure of Marina Centre area. From Bras Basah Rd (NTUC Income Ctr), buses will divert to North Bridge Rd, and right turn to resume return journey along Stamford Rd (First stop: Capitol Bldg). |
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| Service 130 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Fullerton and Padang areas. Map available here (1200hrs – 2300hrs arrangement). |
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| Towards Ang Mo Kio | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (Start of ops – 1200hrs) Buses from Fullerton Rd diverted to Esplanade Dr, and left turn to resume original routing along Stamford Rd. [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Robinson Rd diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, resuming original routing along Victoria St. |
| Towards Shenton Way | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (Start of ops – 1200hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to Esplanade Dr and Fullerton Rd, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way, skipping Connaught Dr [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Church St, Cecil St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 131 & 167 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Fullerton and Padang areas. Map available here (1200hrs – 2300hrs arrangement). |
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| Towards St. Michaels / Sembawang | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (Start of ops – 1200hrs) Buses from Fullerton Rd diverted to Esplanade Dr, and left turn to resume original routing along Stamford Rd. [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Cecil St diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, resuming original routing along Stamford Rd. |
| Towards Bt Merah | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (Start of ops – 1200hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to Nicoll Highway, Esplanade Dr and Fullerton Rd, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way, skipping Connaught Dr. [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Buses from Bras Basah Rd diverted to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Church St, Cecil St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay / Shenton Way [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 133 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City and Bayfront areas. |
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| Towards Ang Mo Kio | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Buses from Robinson Rd (Opp The Ogilvy Ctr) diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, and resuming original routing along Victoria St (Cath of The Good Shepherd). |
| Towards Shenton Way | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Buses from Victoria St (Bras Basah Cplx) diverted to Bras Basah Rd, North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay). [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 162 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City and Bayfront areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Yio Chu Kang | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – Last bus) Buses from Robinson Rd (Opp The Ogilvy Ctr) diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, resuming original routing along Stamford Rd (SMU). |
| Towards Shenton Way | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – Last bus) Buses from Bras Basah Rd (NTUC Income Ctr) diverted to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Church St, Cecil St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay). [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 195 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Amended to terminate at New Bridge Rd Ter, skips Marina Ctr and Padang areas |
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| Towards Commonwealth Dr | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (Whole Day) 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 (Clarke Quay), resuming original route. |
| Towards New Bridge Rd | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (Whole Day) Temporarily amended to New Bridge Road Bus Terminal. Buses from River Valley Rd (Opp Clarke Quay) make a right turn to New Bridge Rd and continues straight to New Bridge Rd Ter. |
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| Express Service 502 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City and Bayfront areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Soon Dee Depot | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Last stop of Soon Lee Depot bound buses is Bras Basah Rd (NTUC Income Ctr), after which buses will divert to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Pickering St, Church St, Finlayson Green, Raffles Quay, resuming original routing along Shenton Way (UIC Bldg); skips Suntec City. |
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| Express Service 518 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Suntec City and Bayfront areas. Map available here. |
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| — | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – 2300hrs) Last stop of Pasir Ris bound buses is Bras Basah Rd (Raffles Hotel), after which buses will divert to Beach Rd, Ophir Rd, resuming original routing along ECP; skips Suntec City. |
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| Service 700 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Fullerton and Padang areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Bt Panjang | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – Last bus) Buses from Cecil St (Opp GB Bldg) diverted to Cross St, Upp Cross St, Eu Tong Sen St, Hill St, Victoria St, resuming original routing along Stamford Rd (SMU). |
| Towards Shenton Way | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (1200hrs – Last bus) Buses from Bras Basah Rd (NTUC Income Ctr) diverted to North Bridge Rd, South Bridge Rd, Church St, Cecil St, Finlayson Green, and resuming original routing along Raffles Quay (One Raffles Quay). [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd and Upp Pickering St. |
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| Service 960 Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Fullerton and Padang areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Marina Ctr | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Converted to Loop Service due to closure of Marina Centre area. From Victoria St (Bras Basah Cplx), buses will divert to Bras Basah Rd, North Bridge Rd, Stamford Rd, and resume return journey along Stamford Rd (First stop: Cath of The Good Shepherd). |
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| Service 961/961# Affected Days: CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3, Preview, NDP 2015 Summary: Skips Fullerton and Padang areas. Map available here. |
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| Towards Geylang Lorong 1 | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Buses from Eu Tong Sen St (Clarke Quay Stn) diverted to Hill St, Victoria St, Middle Rd, resuming original routing along Beach Rd (Opp Shaw Twrs). Service 961# will skip Marina Centre completely. |
| Towards Woodlands | [All Rehearsals & NDP 2015] (First bus – 2300hrs) Buses from Beach Rd (The Gateway) diverted to Middle Rd, North Bridge Rd, resuming original routing along North Bridge Rd (Opp Peninsula Plaza). Service 961# will skip Marina Centre completely. [CR1- CR3, NE1- NE3] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1845hrs – 1945hrs) [Preview & NDP 2015] (1330hrs – 1430hrs & 1600hrs – 1945hrs) During temporary closure of North Bridge Rd, buses will be diverted to Stamford Rd, Hill St, New Bridge Rd, Upp Pickering St, South Bridge Rd, and right turn to resume original routing along Upp Cross St. |
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Note: Service 961 operates on Weekdays & Saturdays, 961# on Sundays & Public Holidays only. As such, 961 is affected on all rehearsal dates (Saturdays) and 961# is affected on National Day (Public Holiday). However, both variants follow the same diversion routing.
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Gallery
^ Road closure diagram released by LTA
^ Old Airport Road closure diversion poster. Created for use at PTSG
^ Diversion routes in the City indicated in blue and purple. The diagram is currently incomplete.
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