The only thing as inescapable as Singapore's enervating humidity is its gridlocked traffic on grand prix weekend. Brake lights are omnipresent, taxis display red occupied signs and road cones direct the flow into a one-way labyrinth.
But while today sees Singapore host its fourth annual Formula One race, patience is wearing thin for residents affected by the upheaval involved in the temporary construction of the city's Marina Bay Street Circuit.
"I am a taxi driver, so for me it's a pain," said Chee Yeung, sitting in his stationary car yesterday afternoon en route to the Swissotel Stamford, located in the heart of the metropolis.
"There are too many diversions and one-way roads. It's a real headache." Full story
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