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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26 JANUARY 2018
SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2018 TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
The Singapore Airshow will take place at Changi Exhibition Centre from Tuesday, 6 February 2018 to Sunday, 11 February 2018.
The following traffic arrangements and transportation guidelines will be effective from Monday, 29 January to Wednesday, 14 February 2018. Affected roads will reopen and all roads will be fully accessible from 6am onwards on Thursday, 15 February 2018. Please refer to Annex A (on page 4) for the full details.
Singapore Airshow 2018 Traffic Arrangements and Transportation Guidelines 1. Changi Exhibition Centre will only be accessible via Tanah Merah Coast Road a. To get to Changi Exhibition Centre, visitors will have to use Tanah Merah Coast Road only (via ECP or Xilin Ave). b. Changi Exhibition Centre will not be accessible from Changi Village i.e. via Loyang Avenue, Telok Paku Road, Nicoll Drive and Changi Coast Road. 2. Road Closures a. Changi Coast Road, Aviation Park Road and Tanah Merah Coast Road will be closed at specific times. 3. Closure of Coastal Park Connector and On-road Cycling Lane a. The Coastal Park Connector and On-road Cycling Lane will be closed to the public. 4. Vehicular Access to Singapore Airshow a. Private Vehicles including cars, buses and coaches will be permitted with the use of a valid Airshow Car Label. b. Private Hire Car Services booked through mobile apps including Grab and Uber will not be permitted. c. Taxis which are dropping off passengers at the Airshow and without on-board passengers will be permitted. d. On-call taxis booked through any channel including mobile apps, by SMS, over the phone, online websites, etc will be permitted only during specific times.
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5. Airshow and Hotel Shuttles a. Airshow visitors are encouraged to take the official Airshow Shuttle from the Singapore Expo or the Hotel Shuttle from the following hotels to Changi Exhibition Centre:
Fairmont Singapore/Swissotel the Stamford, Mandarin Orchard Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Marina Mandarin, Orchard Hotel, Pan Pacific Singapore, Rendezvous Hotel and the Ritz Carlton Singapore.
b. Applicable fees will be collected by the operators of the Airshow and Hotel Shuttle services at the point of boarding. c. Public day ticket holders enjoy a complimentary two-way ride on the Airshow Shuttle. 6. Temporary Diversion of SBS Transit’s Service 35 a. Service 35 will ply a truncated loop between Bedok Interchange and Tanah Merah Coast Road, skipping seven bus stops. b. A complimentary shuttle service will be operated between Airport Logistics Park of Singapore (ALPS) and Changi Village when Service 35 is truncated. 7. Taxi Location Surcharge a. A location surcharge of S$12 will be levied on top of the metered fare for every taxi journey starting from Changi Exhibition Centre.1 8. Use of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) a. Bicycles and personal mobility devices such as hoverboards and motorised scooters, will not be permitted at Singapore Airshow 2018. b. Only personal mobility aids (PMAs) e.g. motorised wheelchairs, mobility scooters, etc which are essential for the movement or transportation of any visitors with disabilities, will be permitted. Getting There
Visitors are encouraged to take the Airshow Shuttle Bus from Singapore Expo, Hall 7 (Foyer) or the Hotel Shuttle from selected hotels for direct access to the event site.
If you are driving to the Airshow: please approach from ECP or Xilin Ave to access Tanah Merah Coast Road only and display a valid Airshow Car Label.
If you are coming by taxi: please inform your driver to use ECP or Xilin Ave to access Tanah Merah Coast Road only.
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With the changes in the surrounding road systems due to the launch of the new Tanah Merah Coast Road, the increased taxi surcharge is designed to encourage taxi drivers to pick up passengers from Changi Exhibition Centre. Taxi drivers will earn the full amount of the surcharge on top of the metered fare for every trip they make.
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Directional signs and information boards will be displayed along Tanah Merah Coast Road to guide motorists.
Airshow personnel will be on-hand to direct traffic and assist the public.
All visitors are advised to factor in the usual expected heavy traffic during the Airshow, as well as time needed to go through security checks when planning their journey.
Please note that Public Day tickets will not be available for sale or collection at the Changi Exhibition Centre and Singapore Expo. All tickets purchased through SISTIC must be collected from SISTIC prior to arrival at the Changi Exhibition Centre and Singapore Expo.
Safety and Security
Vehicle security checkpoints will be set up outside Changi Ferry Terminal on Changi Coast Road and outside Changi Naval Base on Tanah Merah Coast Road.
Visitors are required to undergo security screening upon arrival at Changi Exhibition Centre.
Please present your Airshow pass when requested to do so by our security personnel.
Please check the Singapore Airshow 2018 website (www.singaporeairshow.com) and Facebook page www.facebook.com/singaporeairshow for the latest traffic updates.
Email feedback, queries or requests for assistance to Daniel Boey and
[email protected].
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ANNEX A – DETAILS OF SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2018 TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
1. Road Closures
The following roads near Changi Exhibition Centre (including pedestrian footpaths) will be closed from Monday, 29 January 2018 to Wednesday, 14 February 2018. (Please refer to Figure 1 for a map of the closed sections.) a. Changi Coast Road
Starting from Changi Ferry Terminal and ending at Aviation Park Road
b. Aviation Park Road c. Tanah Merah Coast Road
Between Aviation Park Road and Tanah Merah Coast Road (minor) / Changi Naval Base.
Date
Duration
Status
29 January (Monday) to
6am – 8.30pm
Open to traffic
2 February (Friday)
8.30pm – 6am (+1)
Closed to traffic
3 February (Saturday) to
3 Feb (Sat), 6am – 5 Feb
Restricted access to traffic
4 February (Sunday)
(Mon), 6am
(please see Annex A – Section 3. Vehicular Access to Singapore Airshow for more information)
5 February (Monday) to
6am – 8.30pm
Open to traffic
9 February (Friday)
8.30pm – 6am (+1)
Closed to traffic
10 February (Saturday)
10 Feb (Sat), 6am – 12
Restricted access to traffic
to 11 February (Sunday)
Feb (Mon), 6am
(please see Annex A – Section 3. Vehicular Access to Singapore Airshow for more information)
12 February (Monday)
6am – 10am
to 14 February
4pm – 8.30pm
(Wednesday)
10am – 4pm
Open to traffic
Closed to traffic
8.30pm – 6am (+1) Affected roads will reopen and all roads will be fully accessible starting from 6am on 15 February (Thursday)
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2. Closure of Coastal Park Connector and On-road Cycling Lane The Coastal Park Connector and the On-road Cycling Lane will be closed to the public during the following times from Monday, 29 January 2018 to Wednesday, 14 February 2018. (Please refer to Figure 1 for a map of the closed sections.) Details
Date
Duration of Closure
Closure of Coastal Park Connector from Changi Ferry Terminal to Changi Naval Base
29 January (Monday) to 2 February (Friday)
8.30pm – 6am daily
3 February (Saturday) to 14 February (Wednesday)
3 February (Saturday), 6am – 15 February (Thursday), 6am
Closure of On-road Cycling Lane along Tanah Merah Coast Road
Affected park connectors and on-road cycling lanes will reopen and be fully accessible starting from 6am on 15 February (Thursday) Figure 1 - Traffic Arrangements at Singapore Airshow 2018
Restricted Access to Aviation Park Road and Tanah Merah Coast Road Closed Section of Coastal Park Connector Closed On-road Cycling Lane Security Checkpoints
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3. Vehicular Access to Singapore Airshow The following restrictions on vehicular access to Changi Exhibition Centre will be effective from Saturday, 3 February 2018 to Wednesday, 14 February 2018. Date
Category
3 February (Saturday) to 11 February (Sunday)
Private Vehicles including cars, buses, coaches, etc
Access to Singapore Airshow and Changi Exhibition Centre Permitted with the use of a valid Airshow Car Label Airshow Car Labels are available for purchase from SISTIC: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/ cairshow2018.
Private Hire Car Services booked through mobile apps including Grab and Uber
Not Permitted
Taxis which are dropping off passengers at the Airshow
Permitted
Taxis without on-board passenger and which are not on-call
Permitted
On-call taxis booked through Permitted from 7pm to 7am daily any channel including mobile apps, by SMS, over the phone, online websites, etc. 12 February All categories 6am – 10am: Permitted with the use (Monday) to 14 of a valid Airshow Car Label February (Wednesday) 10am – 4pm: Not Permitted 4pm – 8.30pm: Permitted with the use of a valid Airshow Car Label 8.30pm – 6am: Not Permitted Affected roads will reopen and all roads will be fully accessible starting from 6am on 15 February (Thursday)
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4. Singapore Airshow Shuttle and Hotel Shuttle Buses
Visitors travelling to the Singapore Airshow are encouraged to take the official Airshow Shuttle from the Singapore Expo or the Hotel Shuttle from the following partner hotels to Changi Exhibition Centre: o
Fairmont Singapore/Swissotel the Stamford, Mandarin Orchard Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Marina Mandarin, Orchard Hotel, Pan Pacific Singapore, Rendezvous Hotel and the Ritz Carlton Singapore.
Applicable fees will be collected in cash by the operators of the Airshow and Hotel Shuttle services at the point of boarding.
The number, timing and frequency of the shuttle services may vary for each hotel.
Frequency of services may be subject to changes in traffic conditions.
Scheduling of services is subject to change without notice.
Please refer to the Singapore Airshow 2018 website for the full details and latest updates: (http://www.singaporeairshow.com/trade/getting-there.html).
Singapore Airshow Shuttle Schedule (Frequency: 15 minutes) Dates 6 February (Tuesday) to 11 February (Sunday)
Fees
Route
Airshow Pass holders: From Singapore Expo, $16 for two-way trip Hall 7 to Changi Exhibition Centre Public day ticket From Changi Exhibition holders: Included in Centre to Singapore ticket price Expo
First Bus
Last Bus
Departs at 7.30am
Departs at 3pm
Departs at 8.30am
Departs at 6pm
Singapore Airshow 2018 Hotel Shuttle Schedule Dates
Fees
Route
Services
6 February (Tuesday) to 9 February (Friday)
Airshow Pass holders: $24 for two-way trip
Orchard Hotel – Mandarin Orchard Hotel – Rendezvous Hotel – Changi Exhibition Centre
8am / 8.30am
Pan Pacific – Ritz-Carlton – Changi Exhibition Centre
8am / 8.30am / 9am
Marina Mandarin – Mandarin Oriental – Fairmont Singapore / Swissotel the Stamford – Changi Exhibition Centre
8am / 8.30am / 9am
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Changi Exhibition Centre – Orchard Hotel – Mandarin Orchard Hotel – Rendezvous Hotel
4pm / 4.30pm / 5pm / 5.30pm
Changi Exhibition Centre – Marina Mandarin – Pan Pacific Singapore – Ritz Carlton – Mandarin Oriental – Fairmont Singapore / Swissotel the Stamford
1pm – 6pm (Frequency: 15minutes)
5. Temporary Diversion of SBS Transit’s Service 35
SBS Transit’s Service 35 will ply a truncated loop between Bedok Interchange and Tanah Merah Coast Road due to the road closures, skipping seven bus stops from Saturday, 3 February 2018 to Saturday, 11 February 2018.
A complimentary shuttle service will be operated between Airport Logistics Park of Singapore (ALPS) and Changi Village when Service 35 is truncated. Please refer below for details for both services.
Bus 35 and Complimentary Shuttle Schedule Date
Schedule
Route
3 February (Saturday)
6am – 4pm
Service 35: Bedok – Tanah Merah Coast Road (Loop)
5 February (Monday) to 9 February (Friday)
6am – 8.30pm
10 February (Saturday)
6am – 4pm
Complimentary Shuttle: Changi Village Road – ALPS/Changi Beach (Loop) Frequency range: 10-15 minutes Posters will be placed at designated bus stops and a signage will be made visible on the complimentary shuttle.
6am – 9am
Service 35: Normal Operations
9am – 4pm
Service 35: Bedok – Tanah Merah Coast Road (Loop) Complimentary Shuttle: Changi Village Road – ALPS/Changi Beach (Loop)
12 February (Monday) to 14 February (Wednesday)
Frequency range: 10-15 minutes Posters will be placed at designated bus stops and signage will be made visible on the complimentary shuttle. 4pm – 8.30pm
Service 35: Normal Operations
Normal services will resume starting from 6am on 15 February (Thursday) 8
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Route S/N
Road
Bus Stop No.
Bus Stop Description
1
Changi Village Road
99131
Blk 4
2
Telok Paku Road
99181
Bef S'pore Aviation Ac
3
Changi Coast Road
NA
Near Lamp Post 318 along Changi Coast Road before Alps Ave Junction towards Aviation Park Rd
4
Alps Ave
95171
Prologis
5
Alps Ave
95181
Menlo Worldwide
6
Alps Ave
95191
Opp DB Schenker
7
Alps Ave
95189
Expeditors
8
Alps Ave
95179
DHL
9
Telok Paku Road
99189
S'pore Aviation Ac
10
Changi Village Road
99139
Blk 5
6. Taxi Surcharge
The Singapore Airshow has enlisted the support of local operators and driver associations to cater for the expected demand for taxis.
To encourage taxi drivers to pick up passengers from the Airshow, a location surcharge of S$12 will be levied on top of the metered fare for every taxi journey starting from Changi Exhibition Centre from 1 – 11 February 2018.
Taxi drivers will earn the full amount of the surcharge on top of the metered fare for every trip they make.
Duration
Details
1 February (Thursday), 12.01am to 11 February (Sunday), 11.59pm
A one-time location surcharge of S$12 is applicable on top of the metered fare for every taxi journey starting from Changi Exhibition Centre. The surcharge is applicable at the time of boarding.
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Use of Bicycles, Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) and Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs)
For safety reasons, bicycles, personal mobility devices and power-assisted bicycles including but not limited to hoverboards and motorised scooters, will not be permitted at Singapore Airshow 2018.
Airshow visitors are advised not to bring these items to Changi Exhibition Centre.
Exceptions will only be made for personal mobility aids (PMAs) e.g. motorised wheelchairs, mobility scooters, etc which are essential for the movement or transportation of any visitors with disabilities.
Please note that specialty facilities for persons with disabilities are not available at Changi Exhibition Centre.
Refer below for the list of Personal Mobility Devices, Power-Assisted Bicycles and Personal Mobility Aids.
Not Permitted at Singapore Airshow
Permitted at Singapore Airshow
1. Bicycles 2. Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) a. Electric Scooter b. Electric Unicycle c. E-wheels d. Hoverboard e. Kick-scooter f. Skateboard g. Segway 3. Electric Bicycle or Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs)
Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) 1. Wheelchair 2. Motorised Wheelchair 3. Mobility Scooter
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