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SINGAPORE: Very heavy traffic is expected at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the National Day long weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Monday (Aug 3) issued a travel advisory on the “very heavy traffic” expected from Aug 7 to 10.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cTravellers are encouraged to plan their journey ahead of time and consider travelling during non-peak hours such as early mornings and late evenings,\u201d ICA said.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey should also check the traffic situation at the land checkpoints before embarking on their journey.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Travellers should expect longer waiting times during peak travel periods as ICA has <\/span>stepped up security checks<\/span> at all checkpoints since Feb 28 in view of the \u201cheightened global security environment, in particular the recent developments in the Middle East\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n During the recent Hari Raya Haji, Vesak Day weekend and June school holidays from <\/span>May 26 to Jun 28<\/span>, more than 18 million travellers crossed Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n Traveller volume peaked on Jun 19, with more than 598,000 crossings clearing immigration through the land checkpoints in a single day, setting a new record and surpassing the previous peak of close to 589,000 crossings on Dec 19, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n During peak hours, car travellers experienced waiting times of up to three hours for immigration clearance due to traffic tailbacks from Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n Also in the same period, 52 motorists were caught for traffic-related offences and dangerous road behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n Enforcement actions included referrals to traffic police for investigation and prosecution, requiring motorists to make a U-turn and re-queue from the back of the line and bans from entering Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n ICA reminded motorists to cooperate with officers, observe lane discipline and comply with traffic rules.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cICA will take firm action against travellers who do not comply with our officers\u2019 instructions or commit traffic offences at the checkpoints,\u201d it said.<\/span><\/p>\n