Singapore police close Birch Road crossing as Little India braces for Deepavali eve crowds
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Large crowd and heavy vehicular traffic are expected in Little India on the eve of Deepavali (November 7).The police have put in place measures, ...
SINGAPORE, Nov 7 — Large crowd and heavy vehicular traffic are expected in Little India on the eve of Deepavali (November 7).
The police have put in place measures, including closure of at least one pedestrian crossing, to ensure the safety of pedestrians and road users.
They said on Friday (November 6) that the pedestrian crossing at Birch Road, in front of Anguilla Mosque, will be closed from 4pm on Saturday to 4am on Sunday, adding that the pedestrian crossing at Campbell Lane may also be crossed, if required.
“These closures are to ensure crowd and traffic management, for the safety of pedestrians and road users.”
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