Motorists advised to avoid roads near Shangri-La Singapore from May 28 to 31

Commercial vehicles – such as those with registration plates starting with “G”, “W”, “X” or “Y” – will also be prohibited from entering Anderson Road.

Access to the hotel’s loading and unloading bay will be scheduled for after event hours.

Parking at the hotel will be limited, and hotel guests are advised to use public transport or make alternative transport arrangements. Vehicles found to have been parked illegally or are causing obstruction will be towed, said SPF.

“We seek the cooperation of members of the public to comply with the traffic and security arrangements.”

A “temporary restricted area” will also be in place over Shangri-La Singapore during the event, with aerial and unmanned aircraft prohibited from flying during the following periods:

• May 29: 7.30am – 11.30pm
• May 30: 7.30am – 7.30pm
• May 31: 7.30am – 3.30pm

Offenders may be fined up to S$50,000 or jailed for up to two years, or both. Repeat offenders may be fined up to S$100,000 or jailed for up to five years, or both.

The Shangri-La Dialogue is an annual three-day security summit that brings together ministers, military chiefs, intelligence officials, diplomats and analysts for speeches and discussions.

This year’s edition will be held from May 29 to 31, with Vietnamese President To Lam delivering the keynote address on Friday night and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth expected to speak on Saturday.

The conflict in Iran, uncertainty over US commitments in Asia and rising tensions over Taiwan are expected to dominate the agenda.