What did ICA say about Woodlands Checkpoint for Chinese New Year 2026?

ICA warned of very heavy congestion at Woodlands and Tuas from Feb 13–23 due to intensified checks. The advisory follows record year-end volumes and reports of car waits of up to three hours. Travellers are encouraged to use cross-border buses, allow extra time, and ensure documents are complete to reduce rechecks.

How should investors interpret this ICA traffic advisory?

Expect a temporary lift in bus ridership, choppy retail footfall near borders, and longer delivery timelines. Focus on service reliability metrics, weekend sales swings, and fulfilment buffers. The effect is short-term but can move weekly revenues and customer satisfaction scores for transport, retail, and logistics-linked businesses.

Is taking a bus likely faster than driving during the advisory window?

Often yes. ICA recommends cross-border buses because bus halls usually process passengers more predictably when checks intensify. Cars face higher variability and can see waits of up to three hours near peaks. If you must drive, plan generous buffers and avoid discretionary peak-day trips where possible.

What can logistics teams do to keep deliveries on track?

Advance time-sensitive shipments before Feb 13, stage inventory closer to demand, and widen delivery windows during Feb 13–23. Build contingency routes through less busy periods, keep customers informed early, and coordinate closely with drivers crossing Woodlands or Tuas. Review performance and normalise plans after Feb 23.

Law and Government

February 07: ICA Flags Very Heavy CNY Traffic at Woodlands, Tuas

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Singapore’s ICA issued an ICA traffic advisory warning of very heavy congestion at woodlands checkpoint and Tuas Checkpoint from Feb 13–23, during Chinese New Year travel. Checks will be intensified, after record year-end volumes and car waits of up to three hours. We assess near-term effects on cross-border mobility, retail footfall, and delivery timelines. Bus services may see higher demand as ICA recommends buses over driving. For investors, the traffic pattern matters for transport operators, retail exposure near borders, and logistics-dependent sectors.