Hari Raya Causeway/2nd Link Traffic conditions?

[Dogbert1973]

Am thinking of driving into Malaysia during school holidays

 

But it coincides with the Hari Raya holidays, so am worried about traffic at the causeway/2nd link

 

any guys with previous experience driving during Hari Raya itself?

 

Hari Raya is Friday , so how is traffic on:

 

1) Thursday (Eve of Hari Raya) - is there heavy traffic of people going to/from Malaysia to celebrate?

 

2) Friday (Hari Raya Public Holiday) - I guess it should be super jammed with locals going JB

 

3) Saturday (2nd day of Hari Raya) - is there many malaysian cars coming over Singapore to visit relatives?

 

also wondering will the Malaysian customs be very slow because all the Malay immigration officers on holiday?

 

all feedback will be appreciated

[Carnut]

Not trying to be funny here. But if you drive in to Malaysia during weekends, be prepared for traffic jams, if long weekends, be prepared for even worse jams.

[Hiphiphoray]

School holiday + Hari Raya combo.

 

I can tell you crop confirm sure jam like crazy. The jam going in will start as early as 8th Sept/Thurs. And coming back on 12th too.

Edited September 2, 2010 by Hiphiphoray

[Dogbert1973]

"Not trying to be funny here. But if you drive in to Malaysia during weekends, be prepared for traffic jams, if long weekends, be prepared for even worse jams."

 

 

yup i know, thats why trying to plan the correct strategy

 

thinking of going day before Long Weekend (Thur), and come back on Sat - 1 day before Long weekend ends

 

but don't want plan to get screwed by unknowns like not enough immigration officers, many malaysians coming/going on eve (like CNY eve is jammed!) - things that I don't know, I want to find out

 

Friday & Sunday itself I know sure jam

Edited September 2, 2010 by Dogbert1973

[Tarzan666]

Thurs start jam liao...coz many companies muslims on 1/2 day...

 

i ever did go to JB on hari raya nite itself...no jam at all...

[Sons_of_singapore]

Be prepared to stuck in the traffic jam for at least 2 hrs when waiting to clear customs on both sides

[Ben5266]

"Not trying to be funny here. But if you drive in to Malaysia during weekends, be prepared for traffic jams, if long weekends, be prepared for even worse jams."

 

 

yup i know, thats why trying to plan the correct strategy

 

thinking of going day before Long Weekend (Thur), and come back on Sat - 1 day before Long weekend ends

 

but don't want plan to get screwed by unknowns like not enough immigration officers, many malaysians coming/going on eve (like CNY eve is jammed!) - things that I don't know, I want to find out

 

Friday & Sunday itself I know sure jam

Are you going to JB only or further up?

Pre and post Hari raya. NSHW is NSCP. Avoid if you can.

[Butcher_hoe]

I think its best to avoid using the Causway and 2nd link for the Hari Raya Puasa holiday period, avoiding should start from 9 - 12 Sept.

 

Try to think it in line with Chinese New Year Holidays, same thing will happen for Hari Raya Puasa.

[Hermitage]

It's gonna be a crazy madhouse for sure!! If you absolutely must go in, go before 5am man...

[RelaxLah]

"Not trying to be funny here. But if you drive in to Malaysia during weekends, be prepared for traffic jams, if long weekends, be prepared for even worse jams."

 

 

yup i know, thats why trying to plan the correct strategy

 

thinking of going day before Long Weekend (Thur), and come back on Sat - 1 day before Long weekend ends

 

but don't want plan to get screwed by unknowns like not enough immigration officers, many malaysians coming/going on eve (like CNY eve is jammed!) - things that I don't know, I want to find out

 

Friday & Sunday itself I know sure jam

 

If u go on Thur (Hari Raya Eve) sure kena stuck like glue..Not only Muslims but Many other Sg'poreans on d way for holidays..The best is to go into JB is Hariraya MORNING itself...and back to Sg on next Thur or Fri..

[Shorty]

i tink if u go in at 5-6 am should b ok. other than that, forget it. or, u can try fri evening.