Second Link Expressway

Second Link Expressway

Mes-e3.png

E3 Expressway
Second Link Expressway
Route information
Maintained by PLUS Expressway Berhad and Linkedua Malaysia Berhad
Length: 44 km (27 mi)
Senai Link:
Main link:
Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link): 5 km (3.1 mi)
Existed: 1994 – present
History: Completed in 1997
Major junctions
North end: Senai
  Jkr-ft16.png Senai Airport Highway
Mes-e22.png Senai-Desaru Expressway
Jkr-ft1.png Skudai Highway
Mes-e2.png AH2 North-South Expressway Southern route
Jkr-ft17.png Persisiran Perling
Nusajaya Highway
Jkr-ft177.png Port of Tanjung Pelepas Highway
Ayer Rajah Expressway (Singapore)
South end: Sultan Abu Bakar Custom Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ), Tanjung Kupang
Location
Primary
destinations:
Saleng, Indahpura, Bukit Indah, Nusajaya, Pulai, Pontian, Ulu Choh, Kangkar Pulai, Taman Perling, Gelang Patah, Tanjung Kupang
Highway system
Asian Highway Network AH2
(current status disputed - please refer to AH2 border crossing dispute)

Highways in Malaysia
Expressways • Federal • State

Second Link Expressway Mes-e3.png AH2 (Abbreviation: LINKEDUA, Malay: Laluan Kedua Malaysia-Singapura), is the 44 km (27 mi) expressway which links Senai North North-South Expressway, Senai Airport and Taman Perling, Johor Bahru via its extension known as Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link) to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.

Usually, travelling along the second link is much faster than travelling on the Johor-Singapore Causeway, as the traffic is smoother in both directions. However, during festive periods (especially Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Christmas and Deepavali), massive traffic jams still arise as the huge amount of traffic going between Malaysia and Singapore during these periods leads to massive jams on both the causeway and the second link.

Contents

Route background

The Kilometre Zero for the entire expressway is located at the Malaysia-Singapore Border at the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.

Linkedua Expressway in Malaysia after the Singapore-Malaysia Second Link Bridge, in the northbound direction.
Sultan Abu Bakar Check point, Tanjung Kupang

Senai Link

The northern terminus of this section is at Senai Airport Interchange near Senai Airport, while it shares the same Kilometre Zero with the main link.

Northern and Southern Links (Main Link)

The Kilometre Zero of this section starts at the Malaysia-Singapore Border at the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link, while its northern terminus for the main link is at Senai North Interchange in Senai.

Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link)

The Kilometre Zero of this section starts at Taman Perling in Johor Bahru.

How to get there?

To enter the expressway, exit the North-South Expressway (Mes-e2.png AH2 ) at Pasir Gudang Highway (Federal Route Jkr-ft17.png ) and Skudai Highway (Federal Route Jkr-ft1.png AH2 ). The expressway link to Taman Perling is also known as Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway or Pontian Link.

History

Construction of the Second Link

In July 1989, United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) submitted a proposal to the government of Malaysia to privatize the construction of a second link to Singapore. The acceptance of the proposal brought about the signing of a concession agreement in July 1993, giving exclusive rights and authority to UEM to design, construct, manage, operate and maintain the bridge and expressways for a period of 30 years commencing 27 July 1993.

Following this, a novation agreement was executed in May 1994, whereby UEM assigned all its rights, liabilities and obligations in respect of the concession agreement to Linkedua (Malaysia) Berhad, a wholly owned subsidiary of UEM.

The major components of the project are the Second Crossing bridge, 44 kilometers of expressways, a Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex, 3 toll plazas, 2 rest and service areas and other ancillary facilities. The bridge was designed to accommodate up to 200,000 vehicles a day.

Opening ceremony

The Second Link was first opened to traffic on 2 January 1998. It was officially opened on 18 April the same year by the Prime Ministers of both countries, namely Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia and Goh Chok Tong of Singapore. The Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing heralded a new era in bilateral relations, and brought with it the promise of improved economic and social ties.

On 1 September 2003, The company Linkedua Malaysia Berhad (Linkedua) was now a member of PLUS Expressway Berhad.

Pontian Link

A new link heading towards Pontian (Pontian Link) through the Pulai Interchange edit] Illegal racing at Second Link

The Second Link is a popular location for car illegal racing.[1] On 12 July 2006, the Johor police and the Road Transport Department with the highway operator PLUS Expressway has launched the big operations to crack down against illegal racing. More than 600 people were arrested in this operation.[2]

Features

  • Variable Messages Systems (VMS)
  • SOS emergency
  • Traffic CCTV

Tolls

Toll payments are for the highway and Second Link tolls. This excludes the tolls for the Lima Kedai and Taman Perling points which are the two routes directly linked to the bridge. Both routes have different charges. Touch 'n Go TnG electronic payment system is available at all Second Link toll plaza. Singapore dollar is also accepted at all Second Link toll plaza but at the rate of 1:1 (i.e. Pay S$1.00 for RM1.00).

Perling Toll Plaza (TTP)

Class Type of vehicles Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0 Motorcycles Free
1 Passenger Cars RM1.80
2 Vans and other small good vehicles RM3.60
3 Large Trucks RM4.50
4 Taxis RM0.90
5 Buses RM1.80

Lima Kedai Toll Plaza (TLK) (Touch 'n Go and Smart TAG only)

Class Type of vehicles Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0 Motorcycles Free
1 Passenger Cars RM3.90
2 Vans and other small good vehicles RM6.10
3 Large Trucks RM7.70
4 Taxis RM1.50
5 Buses RM3.10

Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza (TTK) (Touch 'n Go and Smart TAG only)

Straight line (to/from Singapore to/from Second Link Expressway)

Class Type of vehicles Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0 Motorcycles RM1.10
1 Passenger Cars RM10.80
2 Vans and other small good vehicles RM24.40
3 Large Trucks RM48.90
4 Taxis RM8.10
5 Buses RM13.00

(U-Turn) Expressway components

Class Type of vehicles Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0 Motorcycles -
1 Passenger Cars RM1.80
2 Vans and other small good vehicles RM3.60
3 Large Trucks RM4.50
4 Taxis RM0.90
5 Buses RM1.80

(U-Turn) Bridge components

Class Type of vehicles Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0 Motorcycles RM1.00
1 Passenger Cars RM4.80
2 Vans and other small good vehicles RM11.40
3 Large Trucks RM25.50
4 Taxis RM4.10
5 Buses RM6.20

Sultan Abu Bakar Custom Immigration and Quarantine Checkpoint (SAB) (Touch 'n Go and Smart TAG only)

Class Type of vehicles Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0 Motorcycles RM1.60
1 Passenger Cars RM9.60
2 Vans and other small good vehicles RM22.00
3 Large Trucks RM51.00
4 Taxis RM8.20
5 Buses RM12.40
RM 6.40 charged for U-Turn back to Malaysia.

Major events

Linkedua Drag Race 2006

The Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing (LINKEDUA) organized the first ever Highway Drag Race near Gelang Patah on 15 April 2006.

Jointly organized by Nusajaya Development Sdn Bhd and PLUS Expressway Berhad (PEB). the ‘Youth and motorsports, say no to drugs and illegal race’ – themed event is aimed at promoting the motorsport to the Malaysian public as well as boost tourism in Johor and Malaysia.

Drag race is popular overseas and has also a strong following in Malaysia. This sport demands high discipline from race participants such as wearing proper clothing, jackets, helmets and shoes. It also educates drivers and fans on good driving habits and safe driving aspects.

The drag challenge is divided into five and six different categories for car and motorcycle respectively. A total of more than 100 cars and motorcycles competed for cash prizes during the event.

The first ever drag race is also packed with other activities such as vehicle audio system exhibition, accessory and promotional booths and car club meetings.


List of interchanges, laybys, and rest and service areas

Senai Link

km Exit Interchange To Remarks
EAST
JALAN PERUSAHAAN
Senai Industrial Area
SENAI AIRPORT INTERCHANGE Jkr-ft16.pngSENAI AIRPORT HIGHWAY
NORTH
Senai_International_Airport_Jkr-ft16.pngSenai International Airport 20 airtransportation inv.svg
SOUTH
Jkr-ft1.pngSenai
Jkr-ft1.pngJohor Bahru
Diamond interchange
Start/End of expressway
PLUS Expressway border limit
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e3.png SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY
Start/End of expressway
PLUS Expressway border limit
SDE INTERCHANGE SOUTHEAST
Mes-e22.pngSENAI-DESARU EXPRESSWAY
Ulu Tiram
Kota Tinggi
Pasir Gudang
Bandar Penawar
Desaru
Trumpet interchange
Saleng viaduct Start/End of viaduct
Saleng viaduct
Sungai Skudai bridge
Saleng viaduct
Railway crossing bridge
SALENG INTERCHANGE Jkr-ft1.pngSKUDAI HIGHWAY
NORTH
Saleng
Kulai
Start/End of viaduct
Ramp in/out to Senai Link
INDAHPURA INTERCHANGE Indahpura Future interchange
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e3.png SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e3.png AH2 SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY
SENAI SOUTH INTERCHANGE Mes-e3.png AH2 MAIN LINK
NORTH
Mes-e2.png AH2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE
Kuala Lumpur
Melaka
Johor Bahru
Pasir Gudang
Skudai

SOUTH
Gelang Patah
Bandar Nusajaya
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Aiga watertransportation inv.svg
Tuas (Singapore)
Trumpet interchange

Northern and Southern Links (Main Link)

km Exit Interchange To Remarks
NORTH
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e2.png AH2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE
Kuala Lumpur
Melaka
Johor Bahru
Skudai
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e2.png AH2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e3.png AH2 SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY
SENAI SOUTH INTERCHANGE NORTHEAST
Mes-e3.pngSENAI LINK
Senai_International_Airport_Jkr-ft16.pngSenai International Airport 20 airtransportation inv.svg
Jkr-ft1.pngSenai
Jkr-ft1.pngKulai
Trumpet interchange
Johor Bahru-Kulaijaya district border
KANGKAR PULAI INTERCHANGE J--Jkr-ft--.png Kangkar Pulai
Jkr-ft5.png Skudai
Jkr-ft5.png Pontian
Future interchange
P Lima Kedai toll plaza
TLK
Zeichen 314.svg TnG TAG i
Customer Service Centre
Senai bound
Lima Kedai toll plaza
TLK
TnG TnG TAG TAG TnG TnG
Opened toll systems
Pay toll
(Touch 'n Go and Smart TAG only)
LIMA KEDAI INTERCHANGE J4Jkr-ft--.png Lima Kedai
J4Jkr-ft--.png Skudai
J4Jkr-ft--.png Mutiara Rini
Future interchange
Mes-e3.png
15
15.3 PULAI INTERCHANGE Mes-e3.pngPONTIAN-JOHOR BAHRU PARKWAY
WEST
Pontian
Pekan Nenas
Tanjung Piai

EAST
Bukit Indah
Taman Perling
Johor Bahru
Pasir Gudang
Cloverleaf interchange with one ramp
Mes-e3.png
16
NUSAJAYA INTERCHANGE NUSAJAYA HIGHWAY
WEST
Lima Kedai
Skudai

EAST
Nusajaya
Kota Iskandar
Cloverleaf interchange
GELANG PATAH INTERCHANGE NUSAJAYA HIGHWAY
WEST
J4Jkr-ft--.png Gelang Patah
J7Jkr-ft--.png Pontian

EAST
Nusajaya
Kota Iskandar
Leisure Farm
Cloverleaf interchange
Mes-e3.png
6
5.7 R&R Gelang Patah rest and service area Zeichen 314.svg AB-Tank.svg Esso Petronas Aiga toilets inv.svg Aiga restaurant inv.svg ATM TnG POS North bound
5.6 PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS INTERCHANGE SOUTHWEST
Jkr-ft177.png PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS HIGHWAY
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Aiga watertransportation inv.svg
Pengkalan Marin Syahbandar
Tanjung Kupang
Pendas
Trumpet interchange
Last/First Malaysian exit
30px
5
4.8 R&R Gelang Patah rest and service area Zeichen 314.svg AB-Tank.svg Esso Petronas Aiga toilets inv.svg Aiga restaurant inv.svg ATM TnG POS South bound
Tanjung Kupang toll plaza
TTK
TnG TnG TnG POS TAG TAG TnG POS TnG TnG
Opened toll systems
Pay toll
(Touch 'n Go and Smart TAG only)
P Tanjung Kupang toll plaza
TTK
Zeichen 314.svg TnG TAG i
Customer Service Centre
Singapore bound
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e3.png AH2 SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY
SULTAN ABU BAKAR CUSTOM IMMIGRATION AND QUARANTINE COMPLEX Immigration office
Customs office


U-Turn with toll booth (Back to Malaysia via Second Link Expressway)
Sultan Abu Bakar Custom Immigration and Quarantine Checkpoint
SAB
Aiga customs inv.svgCustoms Aiga immigration inv.svgImmigration
TnG TnG
Aiga immigration inv.svgImmigration Aiga customs inv.svgCustoms
SULTAN ABU BAKAR CUSTOM IMMIGRATION AND QUARANTINE COMPLEX U-Turn (Back to Singapore via Second Link Bridge)
Mes-e3.png
1
0.9 Second Link Bridge Start/End of bridge
Mes-e3.png
0
Second Link Bridge
MALAYSIA
Johor Darul Takzim
Johor Bahru district border
Second Link Bridge
ASEAN Malaysia-Singapore Border
SINGAPORE
Second Link Bridge SOUTHEAST
Tuas (Singapore)
Start/End of bridge

Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link)

km Exit Interchange To Remarks
Mes-e3.png
5
ULU CHOH-GELANG PATAH INTERCHANGE J7Jkr-ft--.png JALAN GELANG PATAH-ULU CHOH
NORTH
Jkr-ft5.png Pontian
J7Jkr-ft--.png Ulu Choh

SOUTH
J7Jkr-ft--.png Gelang Patah
J4Jkr-ft--.png Nusajaya
_Port_of_Tanjung_Pelepas_(PTP)_Jkr-ft177.png Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Aiga watertransportation inv.svg
J7Jkr-ft--.png Pendas
Interchange
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e3.png SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY
Start/End of expressway
PLUS Expressway border limit
PULAI INTERCHANGE Mes-e3.pngMAIN LINK
NORTH
Kuala Lumpur
Melaka
Senai
Kulai

SOUTH
Gelang Patah
Nusajaya
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Aiga watertransportation inv.svg
Tuas (Singapore)
Cloverleaf interchange with one ramp
Medical City Aiga firstaid inv.svg
Nusa Bestari
Nusa Indah
Half diamond interchange
BUKIT INDAH INTERCHANGE Bukit Indah
Nusajaya
Trumpet interchange
Sungai Danga bridge
Perling toll plaza
TTP
RM (Cash) TnG TAG TAG TnG RM (Cash)
Opened toll systems
Pay toll
P Perling toll plaza
TTP
Zeichen 314.svg TnG TAG i
Customer Service Centre
Opened toll systems
Pay toll
PLUS PLUS Expressway Berhad (PEB) section maintainences office
PROPEL PROPEL Berhad section maintainences office
PLUS PLUS Expressway Berhad (PEB) section maintainences office
PROPEL PROPEL Berhad section maintainences office
Service T-junctions
Mes-e3.png
0
CH-Hinweissignal-Autobahn.svg Mes-e3.png SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY
Start/End of expressway
PLUS Expressway border limit
Jkr-ft17.png PERSISIRAN PERLING
EAST
Jkr-ft17.png PERSISIRAN PERLING
Jkr-ft17.png Taman Perling
Jkr-ft1.png AH2 Johor Bahru
Jkr-ft17.png Bandar Sri Alam
Jkr-ft17.png Pasir Gudang
Jkr-ft3.png AH18 Kota Tinggi

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mat Racing di Linkedua", Edisi Siasat, 8 April 2007, ntv7
  2. ^ "Swoop on illegal racers", Lau Meisan, 10 July 2006, New Straits Times

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