TRAFFIC ADVISORY AND ROAD CLOSURES FOR
STANDARD CHARTERED SINGAPORE MARATHON FROM 1ST – 3RD DECEMBER 2023
SINGAPORE, 24 November 2023 – The IRONMAN Group, organisers of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) has announced road closures as well as traffic and transport arrangements as SCSM 2023 returns with a new race route from 1 – 3 December 2023 (Friday – Sunday).
This Half Marathon will have a new return route after splitting from the Marathon, allowing for more supporters and spectators to cheer on the participants along the roads of Esplanade and Suntec.
Moreover, the 5km, 10km, and 21.1km races will offer participants an exciting and dynamic race experience with flat sections, gentle slopes, and occasional declines. Runners will pass famous landmarks like the Singapore Flyer, War Memorial Park, and the Merlion, all against the stunning city skyline.
The IRONMAN Group has consulted with partners and authorities to plan a route, manage traffic, and create a seamless race experience for runners, spectators, and the public.
Jeff Edwards, Managing Director of Asia for the IRONMAN Group said: “Ensuring the safety of runners and the public is our top focus. We have carefully designed the new racecourse in close coordination with Sport Singapore and other stakeholders to ensure a safe and remarkable event that will enthral both runners and spectators.”
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ROAD CLOSURES
Friday, 1 December 2023 (Kids Dash)
The three-day running event will kick off with the Kids Dash which will flag off from the Formula 1 Pit Building at 7 pm. There will be no road closures or diversions during the Kids Dash.
Saturday, 2 December 2023 (10km & 5km)
Road closures and diversions for the 10km & 5km categories will begin from 2 am to 11.45 am on 2 December 2023.
Participants will begin their run at the F1 Pit Building before finishing on the running tracks of the iconic National Stadium.
Sunday, 3 December 2023 (Marathon & Half Marathon)
Road closures and diversions along the Marathon and Half Marathon routes will start at 11 pm on 2 December and end at 2.30 pm on 3 December 2023.
To enable the earliest access possible for affected roads, the roads will progressively open from 8 am on 3 December.
Estimated Road Closure Times by Zone
The full list of road closures is available in Appendix A
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Zone |
From |
To |
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Nicoll Highway (City) |
Saturday, 2 December, 2.00am |
Saturday, 2 December, 11.45am |
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Sunday, 3 December, 12.01am |
Sunday, 3 December 2.30pm |
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National Stadium |
Saturday, 2 December, 2.00am |
Saturday, 2 December, 11.45am |
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Sunday, 3 December, 12.01am |
Sunday, 3 December, 2.30pm |
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West Coast Highway (East) |
Saturday, 2 December, 11.00pm |
Sunday, 3 December, 10.00am |
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Beach Rd (City) |
Sunday, 3 December, 12.01am |
Sunday, 3 December, 8.00am |
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Nicoll Highway (East) |
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Cecil St |
Sunday, 3 December, 12.01am |
Sunday, 3 December, 8.30am |
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Central Business District (CBD) |
Sunday, 3 December, 12.01am |
Sunday, 3 December, 11.00am |
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Keppel Rd |
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Marina Boulevard |
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East Coast Park |
Sunday, 3 December, 12.01am |
Sunday, 3 December, 1.00pm |
The following areas are dead zones that will have no vehicular access, pick-ups, and drop-offs. Alternative pick-ups and drop-off arrangements for affected areas are available.
Saturday, 2 December 2023
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Deadzones |
Time |
Alternate Pickup |
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Buildings along Republic Blvd & Ave (F1 Pit Building to Beach Rd) |
2.00am – 11.15am |
Marina Square / Millenia Walk / Centennial Tower |
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Nicoll Highway MRT |
2.00am – 11.45am |
City Gate / Golden Mile Food Centre / Concourse |
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OCBC Arena |
2.00am – 11.45am |
Kallang Leisure Park / Singapore Indoor Stadium |
Sunday, 3 December 2023
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Deadzones |
Time |
Alternate Pickup |
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Buildings along Republic Blvd & Ave (F1 Pit Building to Beach Rd) |
12.01am – 8.00am |
Marina Square / Millenia Walk / Centennial Tower |
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Buildings along Beach Rd towards the City (Golden Mile Complex U/C to St Johns Ambulance HQ) |
12.01am – 8.00am |
City Gate / Golden Mile Food Centre / Concourse |
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Buildings between Cecil St & Robinson Rd (Capital Towers to House of Eden / ASO Building) |
12.01am – 8.30am Cecil St |
Telok Ayer St |
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12.01am – 11.00am Robinson Rd |
Shenton Way |
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Buildings between Finlayson Green & Cross St (One Finlayson Green to Hong Leong Building) |
12.01am – 11.00am |
One Raffles Quay |
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Buildings along Fullerton Rd towards Shenton Way (One Fullerton to One Marina Boulevard) |
12.01am – 11.00am |
Fullerton Hotel / Income @ Raffles |
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Gardens by the Bay Bayfront Plaza |
12.01am – 11.00am |
MBS |
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Buildings along East Coast Park (Marina East Dr to ECP Service Rd LP210 before Laguna Flyover) |
12.01am – 1.00pm |
Marine Parade Rd / East Coast Park Lagoon Food Centre |
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Buildings along Marina East Dr (Marina East Dr LP45 to Fort Rd) |
12.01am – 1.00pm |
Tanjong Rhu |
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Nicoll Highway MRT |
12.01am – 2.30pm |
City Gate / Golden Mile Food Centre / Concourse |
Main Alternate Routes by Zone
Saturday, 2 December 2023
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Zone |
Time |
Route |
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MBS / Suntec City / Marina Centre |
2.00am – 1030am |
Limited access routes via ECP (CITY) – Sheares Bridge & Marina Blvd – Bayfront Ave |
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From WEST / SOUTH Keppel Rd – Anson Rd – Robinson Rd -Finlayson Green – Marina Blvd – Bayfront Ave |
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From EAST |
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ECP (CITY) – Sheares Bridge |
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From CENTRAL |
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KPE – ECP (CITY) – Sheares Bridge |
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From ORCHARD |
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Victoria St – Hill St – New Bridge Rd – Upper Pickering St – Pickering St – Church St – Finlayson Green – Marina Blvd – Bayfront Ave |
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National Stadium |
2.00am – 11.45am |
2 access routes |
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Nicoll Highway – Stadium Rd – Stadium Place |
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KALLANG WAVE MALL TAXI STAND (FACILITATED) |
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Fort Rd – Tanjong Rhu Rd – Stadium Crescent |
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SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUM TAXI STAND |
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KALLANG LEISURE PARK |
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Bus Service 11 diverted route |
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Sunday, 3 December 2023
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Zone |
Time |
Route |
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MBS / Suntec City / Marina Centre (3 December 2023) |
1.00am – 11.00am |
Single point access via ECP (CITY) – Sheares Bridge |
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From WEST |
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AYE – MCE – ECP (CHANGI) – ECP (CITY) – Sheares Bridge |
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From EAST |
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ECP (CITY) – Sheares Bridge |
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From CENTRAL |
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KPE – ECP (CITY) – Sheares Bridge |
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From ORCHARD |
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Victoria St – Kallang Rd – Sims Ave – Tanjong Katong – ECP(CITY) – Sheares Bridge |
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Gardens by the Bay / MBFC / One Raffles Quay /Shenton Way |
1.00am – 11.00am |
Single point access via MCE – Central Blvd |
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From WEST |
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AYE – MCE – Central Blvd |
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From EAST |
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ECP – MCE – Central Blvd |
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From CENTRAL |
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KPE – MCE – Central Blvd |
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From ORCHARD |
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River Valley Rd – Lower Delta Rd – AYE – MCE – Central Blvd |
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To CHANGI AIRPORT |
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Shenton Way – MCE – ECP |
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Tanjong Pagar / Chinatown |
1.00am – 11.00am |
Recommended access via South Bridge Rd |
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Single point exit via Neil Rd |
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From WEST |
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AYE – CTE – Merchant Rd – New Bridge Rd – Upper Pickering St – South Bridge Rd |
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From EAST |
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PIE – CTE – Havelock Exit – Havelock Rd – New Bridge Rd – Upper Pickering St – South Bridge Rd |
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National Stadium |
12.01am – 8.00am |
Single point access |
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Fort Rd – Tanjong Rhu Rd – Stadium Crescent |
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SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUM TAXI STAND |
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8.00am onwards |
2 access routes |
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Nicoll Highway – Stadium Rd – Stadium Place |
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KALLANG WAVE MALL TAXI STAND (FACILITATED) |
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Fort Rd – Tanjong Rhu Rd – Stadium Crescent |
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SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUM TAXI STAND |
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KALLANG LEISURE PARK |
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OCBC ARENA (FACILITATED) |
Facilitating a Smoother Traffic Flow
Race planning has been done in close consultation with relevant authorities, resulting in a route which provides a great experience for runners while minimising disruption for road users and those who live and work in the area. No emergency or essential services such as hospitals will be affected by road closures.
Auxiliary Police Officers and Traffic Management Officers will be deployed at all affected roads to help re-direct traffic and assist the public with alternative routes to their destinations. Road closure signs and Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) will be deployed to facilitate traffic flow.
Alternative Transport Arrangements
Members of the public are strongly advised to plan their journeys ahead of time and are encouraged to use public transport during the affected times between 2 – 3 December 2023.
As there will be no train services in the early hours of 2 – 3 December 2023, SCSM has partnered with ShareTransport to provide runners with shuttle bus services from 26 locations to help runners get to the starting line.
Follow SCSM2023:
Facebook: @sgMarathon
Instagram: @sgMarathon
Train virtually for SCSM2023:
Virtual Club: https://app.sgmarathonvc.com/
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