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SINGAPORE : The public can expect better access to the Marina Bay area during the Formula One week in September.
There will also be more and better options for people to get and in out of the area.
When the F1 races come to town, some roads will be closed to the public while traffic will be affected.
This September, the roads will be closed for six days - instead of seven days for last year, and 12 during the first race in 2008.
They will be closed from midnight on September 22 and will re-open by 5am on September 28.
Lim Bok Ngam, acting chief executive, Land Transport Authority, said: "This year, we managed to shorten it to six days. We continuously try to see how we can shorten the road closure so the public is least affected by this F1 event."
It will also be easier for F1 fans and the public to get and in out of the area using the Circle Line.
Nicoll Highway, Promenande and Esplanade stations are near the main gates to the F1 circuit.
During the three days of the race weekend, 370 more train trips will be added, while the services will operate until 1am.
A free bridging bus service will operate between September 22 and 27, linking the area to the City Hall and Bugis stations.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is also working with parties like the Singapore Tourism Board.
Justin Chew, executive director of hospitality, Singapore Tourism Board, said: "LTA will also be putting up brochures, and holding briefings for key stakeholders and taxi companies. And signages will also be improved."
These should allay concerns that the area will be inaccessible and hurt business.
Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust expects businesses at its Suntec City mall to do better this year.
It will organise promotional events to take advantage of the buzz from the F1 event. - CNA/wk/ms
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