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With the opening of the Fort Canning Tunnel, it is timely to familiarize yourself with the guidelines on driving safely in tunnels.
Do's Don'ts
Plan your route well in advance Don't overtake
Turn on the vehicle headlights Don't tailgate
Turn on the radio Don't stop your vehicle in tunnel unless during emergency
Follow the traffic signs Don't speed (The speed limit of CTE Tunnel is 80km/hr whereas that of FCT is 50km/hr)
Heavy vehicles to keep left Don't attempt to change tyre or repair vehicle
Stay in lane
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Restrictions and prohibitions in the Tunnel

  • No Pedestrians
  • No bicycles, tricycles or trishaws
  • No vehicles carrying hazardous materials such as petrol tankers, LPG etc
  • No vehicles higher than 4.5m
  • No vehicles wider than 2.5m
  • No vehicles longer than 13m
  • No motorcycles with side cars attached, invalid carriages, three-wheeled vans, low trailers, concrete trucks, cranes, excavators, road pavers, tractors, dumpers, wheel loaders, bulldozers, graders, mobile concrete pumps or hydrant dispensers

Traffic Signs for the Fort Canning Tunnel

As motorists approach the tunnel, there are three Variable Message Signboards located along Armenian Street, Hill Street and at the junction of Stamford Road / Armenian Street advising them of the traffic conditions or any incident in the tunnel.

Inside the tunnel, there are lane use signs to advise motorists of lane availability.

Safety in the Tunnels

In the event of :

Vehicle Breakdown

  • Switch on the hazard lights
  • Use the nearest Emergency (SOS) Phone (located next to the slow lane of tunnel) to get help from the LTA Control Centre
  • Alternatively, motorists can dial 1800-CALL LTA (1800-2255582)
  • The LTA Recovery Crew will arrive at the incident site to tow your stalled vehicle to nearest designated car park

Accident

  • If there is no injury, motorists are advised to drive out of the tunnel. Motorists are advised to discuss all details relating to the accident at a safe location away from the tunnel eg. public car park
  • If there is an injury, or if your vehicle cannot move, use the nearest Emergency (SOS) Phone to get help from the LTA Control Centre
  • Alternatively, motorists can dial 1800-CALL LTA (1800-2255582) or 995/ 999 for assistance

Vehicle Fire

If you notice smoke coming out of your vehicle:
  • Use the manual call point to sound an alarm and wait for help
  • Use the portable fire extinguisher inside the fire service cabinet
  • Alternatively, motorists can dial 1800-CALL LTA (1800-2255582) for assistance

Emergency in Tunnel e.g. Fire

If you are in the tunnel,
  • Listen to any of the local radio channels for LTA emergency announcements and instructions
  • Look out for the lane use signs
  • Do not proceed further if all red crosses in the lane use signs are lit up
  • If you cannot proceed, do not attempt to reverse your vehicle; turn off your engine and leave your vehicle
Escape route,
  • FCT -- head for the tunnel entrance or exit, whichever is safer
  • CTE -- head for the escape staircase and cross passage doors within tunnels

If you are approaching the tunnel:
  • Do not enter the tunnel
  • Look out for the messages displayed on the Variable Message Signboards
  • Use an alternative road to reach your destination
Major Obstructions

  • Do not proceed further if all red crosses in the lane use signs are lit up
  • Listen to any of the local radio channels for LTA emergency announcements and instructions
  • Motorcyclists are advised to check with other vehicle car owners in the tunnel for LTA emergency announcements and instructions.

Related Information

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