Tuas Second Link

Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Expressway (Expressway E3), also known as Linkedua Expressway was built to reduce the traffic congestion at Johor Causeway. At Malaysian side, it links from Exit 253 Senai North at North-South Expressway, Senai Airport and Taman Perling, Johor Bahru via its extension known as Johor Bahru Parkway. At Singapore, the expressway is connected at Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim (Ayer Rajah Expressway).

Related Topics:
Johor Causeway - North-South Expressway - Senai Airport - Johor Bahru - (Ayer Rajah Expressway)

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In addition to the Causeway, a second land link between Singapore and Malaysia was opened to traffic on 2 January 1998: a twin-deck bridge which supports a dual-three lane carriageway linking Kampong Ladang at Tanjung Kupang, Johor to Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim at Tuas in Singapore. The total length of the bridge over water is 1,920 m.

Related Topics:
Causeway - Singapore - Malaysia - Traffic - 2 January - 1998 - Kampong Ladang - Tanjung Kupang - Johor - Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim - Tuas

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The checkpoint on Singapore side (Tuas Checkpoint) is built on 19.6 ha of reclaimed land. The total volume of concrete used was 54000 cubic metres, and the total weight of reinforcing steel was 18,000 tonnes.

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Generally, travelling along the second link is much faster than travelling on the Causeway, as the traffic is smoother in both directions. Except for festive periods (Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Christmas and Deepavali), when custom checks and processing can cause massive jams on both the causeway and the second link.

Related Topics:
Chinese New Year - Hari Raya - Christmas - Deepavali

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