Border traffic backed up significantly after two Singapore-bound lorries broke down on the Malaysian Causeway lanes at around 4.30pm and 6.30pm. The immobilized vehicles blocked one of three arrival corridors, worsening queues that had begun forming during scheduled electrical works at the Old Woodlands Checkpoint earlier that day. Clearance operations continued at Woodlands Checkpoint, but the congestion was fully cleared only after the second lorry was removed past midnight.
Key points
Border authorities confirmed no power outage took place despite claims published by a Mal…: Border authorities confirmed no power outage took place despite claims published by a Malaysian daily.
Peak-hour traffic queues stretched into Malaysia largely due to the mechanical breakdown…: Peak-hour traffic queues stretched into Malaysia largely due to the mechanical breakdown of two heavy vehicles.
Arriving lorry clearance remained active at Woodlands Checkpoint while the older facility…: Arriving lorry clearance remained active at Woodlands Checkpoint while the older facility underwent daytime maintenance.
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- ICA said there was no power outage at Woodlands Checkpoint on Nov 4. It said planned electrical maintenance took place at the Old Woodlands Checkpoint from 10am to 2pm.
- Some Singapore-bound cargo traffic built up on the Causeway during the works, but lorry clearance continued at Woodlands Checkpoint. Operations at the Old Woodlands Checkpoint resumed at about 4pm.
- ICA said two lorries broke down on the Malaysian side of the Causeway, blocking one lane and causing long queues. It posted Facebook advisories and said the congestion worsened during the evening peak.
AI generated
SINGAPORE – There was no power outage at the Woodlands Checkpoint on Nov 4, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said, refuting a Malaysian media report of a disruption at the key border crossing.
On Nov 4, Malaysian daily The Star reported that a “massive power outage at the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore” led to a heavy traffic jam leading to the Malaysian checkpoint. It said that the issue started at about noon.
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