GETTING TO THE MEDIA CENTRE – MODES OF TRANSPORT

Media Centre Address Pit Building, Level 2, One Republic Boulevard

Opening Hours Wednesday, Sept 18th 13:00 – 21:00 Thursday, Sept 19th 12:00 – 00:00 Friday, Sept 20th 13:00 – 04:00 Saturday, Sept 21st 13:00 – 04:00 Sunday, Sept 22nd 13:00 – until the last journalist leaves

As a street circuit held in the heart of the city, traffic congestion is inevitable. It is highly recommended that you use public transport and allow plenty of time to get to and from the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

The Media Centre is located at the Pit Building, which is accessible by a number of gates. There are now a total of six Mass Rapid Transit (MRT/Subway) stations directly serving the event; all less than six minutes walk from the major entrances of the circuit park.

The most prominent landmark to target when heading to the Media Centre is the 165 metre-tall Flyer, adjacent to the Pit Building. Below are recommended routes and gates to enter the circuit park.

MRT/SUBWAY TAXI / PUBLIC SHUTTLE BUS

Promenade MRT Station Designated taxi drop-off points will be located at

The closest MRT station to the Pit Building is Centennial Tower, a 4-minute walk to Gate 2. Promenade* – exit at Entrance C – which is approximately a 5-minute walk to Gate 2. Should you decide to drive (not recommended), please *Note that the nearest exit to Gate 2 from Promenade, note that there are a series of road closures and restricted Entrance A, is not accessible during the race weekend. access in and around the circuit, which results in traffic congestion leading to the carparks. You can park at the City Hall MRT Station public carpark at , or in the buildings at the Bugis vicinity. There is no dedicated Media

GATES GATES 3 & 2 City Hall is the nearest MRT station to the Media Car Park. More information on access routes can be found Accreditation Centre at Swissôtel The Stamford at www.lta.gov.sg. (2 Stamford Road). Gate 3 is a stone’s throw away from Swissotel.

Nicoll Highway MRT Station A public shuttle bus* will take you from Lavender Just take a 10-minute walk from – MRT station to Republic Avenue. After alighting,

exit at Entrance B – and you will arrive at Gate 1 in please follow the directions to Gate 1. 5 mins. *The free shuttle bus service operates only during the race weekend (Friday to Sunday), from 2.30pm to 1am.

A designated taxi drop-off point is located at Nicoll GATE 1 GATE Highway, in the direction of Guillemard Road (in front of ). Please take the overhead bridge and follow the path towards Gate 1.

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GETTING TO THE MEDIA CENTRE – WALKING ROUTE

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GETTING FROM MAC TO THE MEDIA CENTRE

Media Accreditation Centre Opening Hours

Wednesday, Sept 18th 12:00 – 19:00 Thursday, Sept 19th 11:00 – 20:00 Friday, Sept 20th 13:00 – 21:00 Saturday, Sept 21st 13:00 – 18:00

The Media Accreditation Centre is located at Swissôtel The Stamford (2 Stamford Road), Executive Conference Centre, Enterprise (South Tower, Level 4).

The following is a recommended walking route from the MAC at Swissotel to the Media Centre at the Pit Building. This walk takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

Underpass

Gate 3

Head towards Singapore Flyer

Pit Building

1. From the main entrance of Swissotel (taxi stand), turn right and cross the first pedestrian crossing on your left. You will see Gate 3.

2. Enter the circuit precinct and continue along Stamford Road, you will bypass Stamford Grandstand and the War Memorial on your left. You will see an underpass directly ahead.

3. Enter the underpass and exit at Entrance C towards One Raffles link. Walk along Raffles Avenue towards the Singapore Flyer, bypassing Marina Mandarin and , all the way to Ritz Carlton.

4. Cross Temasek Avenue and walk along the path outside the Singapore Flyer multi-storey car park and you will reach the Pit Building. The Media Centre is on Level 2 of the Pit Building.

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