SINGAPORE – The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said travellers driving into Malaysia by car can expect to wait more than two hours to reach Woodlands Checkpoint, as the March school holidays kick off.
In a Facebook post on March 15, ICA said that as at 9.10am, the queue for cars heading north has extended to beyond Woodlands Avenue 3, Exit 10A.
“Estimated waiting time to Woodlands Checkpoint is more than two hours,” it said, adding that the heavy traffic is caused by tailback from Malaysia.
ICA had earlier warned commuters of heavy traffic at the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints ahead of the March school holidays and upcoming Hari Raya Puasa.
The school holiday period began on March 14 and will last until March 24, while the Hari Raya Puasa holiday period is from March 28 to April 1.
ICA encourages those travelling by car and motorcycle to use QR codes instead of passports for faster and more convenient immigration clearance.
It said that during the Chinese New Year period in January, travellers in cars waited up to three hours during peak periods for immigration clearance due to traffic tailback from Malaysia.
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