SINGAPORE - Access to much of the Marina Bay waterfront area was closed on Dec 31 due to growing crowds gathering for the New Year countdown at Marina Bay, police said.
In a Facebook post, they said the affected areas are Merlion Park, One Fullerton, Jubilee Bridge, Youth Olympic Park, The Lawn, Promontory Waterfront, Esplanade Waterfront, Fullerton Waterfront and the Marina Bay Sands Waterfront.
These areas were being closed to “ensure public safety and prevent overcrowding”, said police.
Members of the public are advised to avoid these areas, the police said, adding that they can check go.gov.sg/crowd-at-marina-bay or www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce for the latest information.
Train services were earlier also temporarily halted at Bayfront MRT station due to the large crowds in the area.
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