Heading to Little India on Deepavali eve? Expect crossing closures, alcohol ban
Police expect heavy traffic and large crowds in Little India on November 7 for the eve of Deepavali. To manage the crowds, the pedestrian crossing at Birch Road in front of Anguilla Mosque will close from 4pm Saturday to 4am Sunday. The crossing at Campbell Lane may still be used if needed. An alcohol ban is also in place. Pedestrians are advised to use alternate crossings near Kitchener Link, Baboo Lane, or Sungei Road.
Large crowd and heavy vehicular traffic are expected in Little India on the eve of Deepavali (Nov 7).The police have put in place measures, including closure of at least one pedestrian crossing, to ensure the safety of pedestrians and road users.They said on Friday (Nov 6) that the pedestrian crossing at Birch Road, in front of Anguilla Mosque, will be closed from 4pm on Saturday to 4am on Sunday, adding that the pedestrian crossing at Campbell Lane may also be crossed, if required."These closures are to ensure crowd and traffic management, for the safety of pedestrians and road users." The nearest alternate pedestrian crossings are near Kitchener Link or Baboo Lane, and near Sungei Road or Dunlop Street respectively. There will be directional signs displayed at all the affected pedestrian crossings to guide members of the public to the nearest alternate pedestrian crossing.Auxiliary police officers will also be deployed along the affected roads and junctions to regulate traffic and assist members of the public.