Road Closure Permit for Events

Apply for Road Closure Permit

Singapore Police Force (SPF)

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Application Details

For the application of Road Closure Permit, Event Organisers can request for a road and/or lane closure to conduct an event on the road. All requests for road closure will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

FAQ

1. Do I need to apply for this permit?
   Event organiser can request for a road and/or lane closure to conduct an event on the road. Request for road closures will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
   Event in this case, include:
   Any sporting event (such as marathon, walkathon, triathlon or cycling rally); or
   Any procession, parade, celebration, ceremony, gathering or activity.
2. When do I not need to apply for this permit?
   Road closure permit is not required if:
   a) the event does not involve any road and lane closure; or
   b) is held in a private residential estate and meets the following requirements:
   - Does not occupy more than one lane of a two or more lane road;
   - Is not conducted within 3 meters of a water hydrant;
   - Is not conducted within 6 meters of a road intersection or junction;
   - Is not conducted along any road bend;
   - Does not obstruct the access to any premises; or
   - Does not impede the safe and smooth flow of vehicular and pedestrians on that road.
3. What are the documents required when applying for a road closure permit?
   Applicant is required to submit the following documents when submitting the applications:
   Event Data Sheet
   Stakeholders Engagement List
   Road Closure Schematic Plan
   Agencies' supported letter
4. What are the processes involved in applying for a Road Closure Permit?
   Traffic Police processes the road closure application in consultation with LTA, after getting the required documents at least 14 working days before the event.
   
   Steps are as follow:
   
   Step 1 :
   Ensure that the event can comply to the following requirements.
   
   Singapore Police Force (SPF)
   For more information, please refer to Traffic Police Road Closure Code of Practice
   
   Land Transport Authority (LTA)
   To ensure the event meet LTA requirements before submission. For more information, please visit www.lta.gov.sg
   
   Step 2 :
   Seek clearance from the following agencies, if required :
   
   Singapore Police Force (SPF)
   Some events may require additional Police permit. For more information, please visit;
   https://www.police.gov.sg/e-Services/Police-Permit
   
   Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
   Some events may require clearance from SCDF. For more information, please visit;
   https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/fire-safety/permits-and-certifications/temporary-change-of-use
   
   Singapore Land Authority (SLA)
   Events that may require any sales or temporary occupation licence will require the relevant licence and permit from SLA. For more information, please visit;
   https://app.sla.gov.sg/spio/
   
   Singapore Food Agency (SFA)
   Event that may require any sales of food/beverage will require permit from SFA. For more information, please visit;
   https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-retail/licensing-permits
   
   Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
   If the proposed road/lane closure entails URA facilities i.e. parking lots, please contact URA accordingly. For more information, please visit;
   https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/E-Services/Car-Parks/e-services-listing/Use-of-parking-lots
   
   Step 3 :
   Engage Stakeholder
   
   Engage stakeholders in the vicinity who are affected by the closure directly/indirectly. Establishments such as shops, places of worship and/or public/private amenities must be approached individually and acknowledged that they are supportive of the proposed closure/s.
   
   Step 4 :
   Prepare the required documents for submission:
   
   Event Data Sheet
   Stakeholders Engagement List
   Road Closure Schematic Plan
   Agencies' supported letter
   
   Step 5 :
   To log-in to Licence 1 using SingPass / CorpPass and submit all the required documents under 'Road Closure application'.
   
   Step 6 :
   Release of Road Closure Permit
   
   If Successful : Road closure permit will be issued at least 3 days before the event date.
   If Unsuccessful : Event may be continued without any road or lane closure.
   
   Step 7 :
   Put up signs along the affected road 2 weeks prior to the event.
   (please refer to the guidelines and template for the use of signs)
   
   Step 8 :
   Execution of approved plans
   
   Deploy the Security Personnel and barricades based on the approved plan.
   Do ensure that the road closure is within the approved timing.
   Event Organiser should also handle any feedback from the member of public.
   
   Step 9 :
   Removal of barricades and signs deployed
   
   Barricades are to be removed from the road when the road closure is lifted and these barricades to be cleared away from site as soon as possible within the stipulated time given under the permit.
5. When must the application for road closure be submitted prior to the event?
   Traffic Police will need to receive the application along with all the required documents at least 14 working days before the event.
   
   It is advisable to submit the application at the soonest to ensure ample time to address any issues and process the application.
6. Who can I contact for further details?
   Member of public may contact Traffic Police at :
   Tel : +65 6547 0000
   Email : tp_roadclosurepermit@spf.gov.sg

Additional Information

Contact Details
Member of public may contact Traffic Police at :
Tel : +65 6547 0000
Email : tp_roadclosurepermit@spf.gov.sg

Documents Needed

• Event Data Sheet
• Stakeholders Engagement List
• Road Closure Schematic Plan
• Agencies' supported letter