Last night at midnight, there was a road block by the Traffic Police on Lorong 101 Changi.
This happens regularly. However, the road block usually occurs just before the right turn onto Langsat Road. This ensures that residents staying on Langsat Road, Everitt Road, Lorong 102 – 108 Changi are able to turn right onto Langsat Road to get home after being checked by the Traffic Police.
Yesterday, however, the road block was moved further down Lorong 101 Changi. This created several issues. First, Lorong 101 Changi is a single lane road. With the road block and cars pulled over, unnecessary congestion occurred. At the wider Langsat Road junction, this does not happen. Next, cars pulled over blocked residents coming out of Park Court condominium. Also, the back exit from Joo Chiat centre was blocked.
Finally, residents were not allowed to turn right onto Langsat to get home.
They had to drive further down the one way Lorong 101 Changi and stop at the road block, causing congestion and blocking exits and then make a big detour to get back home. I asked the ranking officer, Staff Sergeant, why the road block was located at such an inconvenient location. He said he decided to do it there this particular night.
Is there no official or authorised protocol that is properly planned to ensure while the TP does their jobs, residents are not affected and other road users can avoid unnecessary congestion?
Regards, Jeff Location: Lorong 101 Changi Time: Midnight, Wednesday 24th May 2017
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