{"id":72926,"date":"2026-07-30T20:14:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=72926"},"modified":"2026-07-30T20:14:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:14:01","slug":"ndp-preview-2-on-aug-1-crowd-map-and-travel-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=72926","title":{"rendered":"NDP Preview 2 on Aug 1: Crowd map and travel advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">SINGAPORE \u2013 <!-- -->Those going to areas around the National Stadium on Aug 1 and 9 should check an online map on real-time crowd levels first, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/ndp-2026-live-music-exhibitions-and-photo-spots-to-draw-crowds-to-kallang?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">large crowds are expected<\/span><\/a> due to the National Day Preview 2 and actual parade.<\/p>\n<p>The Crowd@NationalStadium, or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/crowd-at-national-stadium?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_self\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/crowd-at-national-stadium?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/crowd-at-national-stadium<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a>, is available from 5pm to 10.30pm on both days, the police said in a media release on July 30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Police officers, SAF personnel and auxiliary police officers will be regulating the crowd flow along <!-- -->areas<!-- --> such as Stadium Riverside Walk, Tanjong Rhu and Republic Avenue promenade <!-- -->during the preview on Aug 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Such areas will be closed to ensure public safety if crowd levels there reach <!-- -->safety thresholds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The Stadium, Tanjong Rhu and Nicoll Highway <!-- -->MRT<!-- --> stations <!-- -->are expected to be very crowded, <!-- -->with the public encouraged to use other nearby stations, such as Kallang and Mountbatten.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Trains may temporarily bypass stations <!-- -->if they are too crowded, the police said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Additionally, <!-- -->the public will not be allowed to stop and congregate at <!-- -->footways<!-- --> on Merdeka Bridge and Tanjong Rhu Bridge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">\u201cMembers of the public are strongly advised not to cycle in the vicinity of the National Stadium, as the area is expected to be congested,\u201d the police said. \u201cCycling under such conditions poses a high risk of collision, which may result in injury to oneself and others.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/9e650f792be6fd2435dd6528d3a57854c53f79cb358fd371ed72cae11db18c30?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/9e650f792be6fd2435dd6528d3a57854c53f79cb358fd371ed72cae11db18c30?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/9e650f792be6fd2435dd6528d3a57854c53f79cb358fd371ed72cae11db18c30?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/9e650f792be6fd2435dd6528d3a57854c53f79cb358fd371ed72cae11db18c30\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/9e650f792be6fd2435dd6528d3a57854c53f79cb358fd371ed72cae11db18c30\" alt=\"Areas in red near National Stadium are subject to closure should crowd levels reach safety thresholds.\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Areas in red are subject to closure should crowd levels reach safety thresholds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Traffic arrangements<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Roads within the area bound by the National Stadium, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Leisure Park Kallang, Jalan Benaan Kapal, Kallang Field, Decathlon Kallang, Kallang Tennis Centre and Home of Athletics will be closed from <!-- -->7am to 11pm<!-- --> on Aug 1 in view of the National Day Preview 2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Tanjong Rhu Place and Tanjong Rhu View will also be closed to traffic from 3pm to 11pm on Aug 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">During periods of road closure, access will be restricted to authorised vehicles and emergency vehicles. Uniformed officers will be deployed at affected junctions to assist and direct motorists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Traffic <!-- -->delays<!-- --> are also to be expected along Guillemard Road, Sims Way, Nicoll Highway, Mountbatten Road, Tanjong Rhu Road and Stadium Boulevard.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"portrait inline-media-wrapper\" style=\"--aspect-article-portrait:1007 \/ 968\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/856a92de0f080ce830bec25b4d8b6438cb0f56a3d475fe0f884be7962551819f?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/856a92de0f080ce830bec25b4d8b6438cb0f56a3d475fe0f884be7962551819f?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/856a92de0f080ce830bec25b4d8b6438cb0f56a3d475fe0f884be7962551819f?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/856a92de0f080ce830bec25b4d8b6438cb0f56a3d475fe0f884be7962551819f\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/856a92de0f080ce830bec25b4d8b6438cb0f56a3d475fe0f884be7962551819f\" alt=\"\" class=\"aspect-portrait flex items-start shrink-0 portrait article-portrait object-contain mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Parking at peripheral roads and stopping of vehicles <!-- -->on <!-- -->Nicoll Highway (Merdeka Bridge), ECP (Benjamin Sheares Bridge) and Tanjong Rhu to watch the fireworks are prohibited. Vehicles parked illegally will be towed, the police said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Security checks<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Those attending the preview on Aug 1 <!-- -->should<!-- --> arrive early due to security checks and road closures, <!-- -->they added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Attendees <!-- -->should <!-- -->minimise the number of personal belongings <!-- -->to be <!-- -->brought into the venue to facilitate security clearance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Containers with a capacity above <!-- -->100ml<!-- --> <!-- -->and containing<!-- --> liquid, aerosol or gel will be subjected to additional checks, <!-- -->while <!-- -->canned items \u2013 such as canned drinks \u2013 will not be allowed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Instead, each ticket holder will receive an NDP Pack including items such as water and light snacks, <!-- -->the police said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Post-event dispersal<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The public <!-- -->should <!-- -->be patient and follow directions of <!-- -->those <!-- -->on duty to facilitate crowd dispersal, <!-- -->which is expected to be gradual after the celebrations due to large crowds, the police said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">For further inquiries, contact the NDP organisers <!-- -->at <!-- -->1800-637-2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/ndp-2026-preview-2-check-online-crowd-map-before-going-to-areas-near-national-stadium-on-aug-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SINGAPORE \u2013 Those going to areas around the National Stadium on Aug 1 and 9 should check an online map on real-time crowd levels first,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":72927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2611],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-72926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buzz-headlines","wpcat-2611-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=72926"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72926\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/72927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=72926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=72926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=72926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}