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SINGAPORE \u2013 Visitors to Little India can expect large crowds during the Deepavali celebrations<\/span><\/a>, especially on the eve of the Hindu festival on Nov 7.<\/p>\n The police said heavy foot and vehicular traffic is expected along Serangoon Road during this period, urging motorists in a Nov 6 advisory to use alternative routes.<\/p>\n The pedestrian crossing in Birch Road, in front of Anguilla Mosque, will shut from 4pm on Nov 7 till 4am the next day, the police said.<\/p>\n Those on foot can use alternative crossings near Kitchener Link or Baboo Lane.<\/p>\n The pedestrian crossing at Campbell Lane may also be closed if required, with alternative crossings available near Sungei Road or near Dunlop Street.<\/p>\n These closures are to ensure crowd and traffic management for the safety of pedestrians and road users, said the police.<\/p>\n Auxiliary police officers will be on the ground alongside directional signboards to manage movements and provide assistance.<\/p>\n The public is advised to stay vigilant and look after their belongings by slinging bags across their fronts, keeping them zipped and not leaving wallets in back pockets.<\/p>\n Public drinking is not allowed within Little India and Geylang \u2013 which are Liquor Control Zones<\/span><\/a> \u2013 from 10.30pm on Nov 6 to 7am on Nov 10.<\/p>\n