Heavy traffic at Woodlands Checkpoint due to enhanced security checks after attack on Ulu Tiram police station


Traffic jam on the Causeway towards Singapore from Johor Bahru on May 19, due to enhanced security measures at Woodlands Checkpoint. - ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Motorists entering Singapore on the evening of May 19 faced heavy traffic at Woodlands Checkpoint due to enhanced security checks.

“Delays are expected and travellers are to postpone non-essential travel,” said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority in a Facebook post at about 8.40pm. “Those who are currently at Woodlands Checkpoint are advised to cooperate with officers on site.”

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