July 27 traffic diversion on Second Link to facilitate bilateral emergency exercise


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JOHOR BARU: Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) and the Environment Department of Malaysia (DOE), together with several other agencies, will be holding a biennial bilateral chemical spill emergency response exercise on Wednesday (July 26).

NEA, in a statement, said that the exercise will be conducted at the Tuas Second Link from 6am to 2pm.

“The exercise will simulate a road traffic accident involving a lorry carrying drums of chemicals and other vehicles at Tuas Second Link, resulting in chemical spillage onto the road.

“The public is advised not to be alarmed,” it said.

Traffic diversion is expected on July 26 from 6am to 2pm and motorists are advised to closely follow the traffic marshals’ directions at the site, it added.

“Motorists are also advised to avoid the Tuas Second Link when the exercise is in progress.

“Motorists are advised to tune in to Singapore radio stations for any traffic announcements,” it said.

Certain lanes on the Second Link bridge will be closed to facilitate the exercise.

The exercise is an important way to build up emergency response and preparedness to such situations, should they occur, it added.

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