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Road closures and extended public transport timings to note during Singapore’s Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025

Don’t get caught at a roadblock while race cars are zooming away

Rachel Yohannan
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Rachel Yohannan
Editor, Time Out Singapore
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Formula 1 fever is bringing the heat to the streets, but before making your way to the circuit to cheer on your favourite race stars, you’ll want to be aware of all the road restrictions within and surrounding Marina Bay for your own drives during this period in October. Here’s the lowdown on all the roads that will be closed during the F1 Grand Prix 2025, along with information on extended public transport hours to aid your journey home.

When are the Formula 1 road closures in Singapore?

Road closures in light of the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore’s town area will be happening progressively over seven days from October 1 to October 7, 2025. Specifically, certain roads will be closed 5.30am to 10am on October 1, 2, 3, and 6, with additional closures from 5pm to 8.30pm on October 6. Road access will fully resume by October 7, 5.30am.

Which roads in Singapore will be closed during F1?

As the F1 circuit is located in Marina Bay, most of the road closures are centred around its vicinity, with Nicoll Highway, St. Andrew’s Road, Raffles Boulevard, Esplanade Drive, Stamford Road, and Bras Basah Road being some of the areas to avoid.

Visit LTA’s website for info on road access and pedestrian routes around the area.

Will there be extended public transport hours during the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore?

Yes. To facilitate ease of movement, train and bus services will be ending up to an hour later during the F1 period. For example, the last train at City Hall MRT station departs at 12.30am on October 3, and 1am on October 4 and 5. Certain bus services will also depart as late as 2.05am during the race weekend.

Refer to the SBS website and SMRT website for more specifics.

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