Very heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints over National Day long weekend: ICA

SINGAPORE – Motorists should expect “very heavy traffic” at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints over the National Day long weekend, from Aug 7 to 10.

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Aug 3 that more than 18 million travellers crossed the land checkpoints during Hari Raya Haji, the Vesak Day weekend and the June school holidays from May 26 to June 28.

More than 598,000 travellers cleared immigration using the two checkpoints on June 19, surpassing the previous daily high of 589,000 set on Dec 19, 2025.

Those travelling by car experienced waiting times of up to three hours for immigration clearance owing to traffic tailbacks from Malaysia during peak hours, added the ICA.