Almost 2.3 million passengers crossed both checkpoints during the Good Friday long weekend.
ICA said travellers should expect delays due to stepped-up security measures at the checkpoints, caused by the heightened threat situation.
This covers the lead-up to and during the Vesak Day public holiday on May 22, and the June school holidays.The Ministry of Home Affairs said on May 18 that it has stepped up security measures at the checkpoints, followingA check of the Beat The Jam app on May 19 at about 11pm showed that travellers crossing the Causeway could expect to take between three and four hours to enter Singapore, while those using the Second Link in Tuas may take 1½ to 2½ hours.
This was close to a 30 per cent increase in travellers compared with the Good Friday long weekend in 2023, said ICA.
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