SINGAPORE: Motorists at Tuas Checkpoint experienced heavy traffic on Thursday (Aug 29) morning due to “intermittent slowness” of the immigration clearance system, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said.
In a Facebook post, ICA said both arrival and departure traffic was affected.
AdvertisementAdvertisement“Delays are expected,” it added. “The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority regrets the inconvenience caused to travellers and seeks their understanding and patience.”
Traffic camera images on the OneMotoring website showed long lines of vehicles in both directions at the checkpoint.
OneMotoring camera footage showed long lines of vehicles in both directions at Tuas Checkpoint on the morning of Aug 29, 2019.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIn an earlier post, ICA asked motorists to check the traffic situation at the checkpoint on OneMotoring before embarking on their journey.
Many motorists and commuters posted photos of the heavy traffic at the checkpoints on social media.
The delay was due to "intermittent slowness" of ICA's immigration clearance system. (Photo: Facebook/Teo Wee Kian)
Some said they were stuck in traffic for hours, with the traffic buildup starting from 6.30am.
Facebook user Mini Yen posted on a Tuas Checkpoint group saying that it took her three hours to reach the immigration counters.
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In a Facebook post, ICA said both arrival and departure traffic was affected.
AdvertisementAdvertisement“Delays are expected,” it added. “The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority regrets the inconvenience caused to travellers and seeks their understanding and patience.”
Traffic camera images on the OneMotoring website showed long lines of vehicles in both directions at the checkpoint.
AdvertisementAdvertisementIn an earlier post, ICA asked motorists to check the traffic situation at the checkpoint on OneMotoring before embarking on their journey.
Many motorists and commuters posted photos of the heavy traffic at the checkpoints on social media.
Some said they were stuck in traffic for hours, with the traffic buildup starting from 6.30am.
Facebook user Mini Yen posted on a Tuas Checkpoint group saying that it took her three hours to reach the immigration counters.
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