Tuas Second Link
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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).
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.
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.
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.
[edit] How to go there
[edit] From Malaysia
To enter the expressway, exit the North-South Expressway (Expressway E2) at Exit 253 Senai North and proceed along the expressway to Singapore. Alternatively, motorists can also enter the expressway via Taman Perling which also joins with Pasir Gudang Highway (Federal Route 17) and Skudai Highway.
[edit] From Singapore
Enter the expressway via Ayer Rajah Expressway and Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.
[edit] Navigational channels
When travelling by Sea, navigational aids consisting of lights mounted on the bridge piers and lighted buoys placed at strategic navigational locations. The 3 sea channels dimensions are 75m wide by 25m high; 50m wide by 9m high; and 75m wide by 12m high.
[edit] Tolls
On the Malaysian side, the 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.
At the first Malaysian Toll Booth (Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza)
- RM1 - Motorcycles
- RM6.60 - Passenger Cars
- RM15 - Vans and other small good vehicles
- RM30 - Large Trucks
- RM5 - Taxis
- RM8 - Buses
On the Singapore side of the bridge, the rates are
- S$0.50 - Motorcycles
- S$3.20- Passenger Cars
- S$6 - Vans and other small good vehicles
- S$12 - Large Trucks
- S$2 - Taxis
- S$3 - Buses
[edit] History
In July 1989, United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) submitted a proposal to the government of Malaysia to privatise 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 27th 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 construction of the bridge required the cooperation of the government of Malaysia and the government of the Republic of Singapore. On 22nd March 1994, an inter-government agreement was signed defining the responsibilities of both governments with regard to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the bridge. Each government was responsible for the construction of the portion the bridge which fell within its borders, based on a common agreed design. A joint committee comprising representatives of each government was formed to oversee the implementation of this Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing project.
The major components of the project are the Second Crossing bridge, forty-four kilometres 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.
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 Mr 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.
[edit] Johor-Singapore International 2nd Link Bridge Run
Since 1999, an annual 2nd Link Bridge Run is organized to promote sports and cross-border ties. Both countries take turns to host the event that has seen increasing numbers of participants.
On October 2, 2005, the sixth Bridge Run event attracted 10,000 participants who took part in two categories: a half-marathon and a shorter 10-kilometre run.
[edit] See also
- Malaysian expressway system
- Expressways of Singapore
- Pasir Gudang Highway
- Ayer Rajah Expressway
- Highway
[edit] External links
[edit] How to go there
[edit] From Malaysia
To enter the expressway, exit the North-South Expressway (Expressway E2) at Exit 253 Senai North and proceed along the expressway to Singapore. Alternatively, motorists can also enter the expressway via Taman Perling which also joins with Pasir Gudang Highway (Federal Route 17) and Skudai Highway.
[edit] From Singapore
Enter the expressway via Ayer Rajah Expressway and Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.
[edit] Navigational channels
When travelling by Sea, navigational aids consisting of lights mounted on the bridge piers and lighted buoys placed at strategic navigational locations. The 3 sea channels dimensions are 75m wide by 25m high; 50m wide by 9m high; and 75m wide by 12m high.
[edit] Tolls
On the Malaysian side, the 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.
At the first Malaysian Toll Booth (Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza)
- RM1 - Motorcycles
- RM6.60 - Passenger Cars
- RM15 - Vans and other small good vehicles
- RM30 - Large Trucks
- RM5 - Taxis
- RM8 - Buses
On the Singapore side of the bridge, the rates are
- S$0.50 - Motorcycles
- S$3.20- Passenger Cars
- S$6 - Vans and other small good vehicles
- S$12 - Large Trucks
- S$2 - Taxis
- S$3 - Buses
[edit] History
In July 1989, United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) submitted a proposal to the government of Malaysia to privatise 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 27th 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 construction of the bridge required the cooperation of the government of Malaysia and the government of the Republic of Singapore. On 22nd March 1994, an inter-government agreement was signed defining the responsibilities of both governments with regard to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the bridge. Each government was responsible for the construction of the portion the bridge which fell within its borders, based on a common agreed design. A joint committee comprising representatives of each government was formed to oversee the implementation of this Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing project.
The major components of the project are the Second Crossing bridge, forty-four kilometres 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.
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 Mr 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.
[edit] Johor-Singapore International 2nd Link Bridge Run
Since 1999, an annual 2nd Link Bridge Run is organized to promote sports and cross-border ties. Both countries take turns to host the event that has seen increasing numbers of participants.
On October 2, 2005, the sixth Bridge Run event attracted 10,000 participants who took part in two categories: a half-marathon and a shorter 10-kilometre run.
[edit] See also
- Malaysian expressway system
- Expressways of Singapore
- Pasir Gudang Highway
- Ayer Rajah Expressway
- Highway
[edit] External links
[edit] How to go there
[edit] From Malaysia
To enter the expressway, exit the North-South Expressway (Expressway E2) at Exit 253 Senai North and proceed along the expressway to Singapore. Alternatively, motorists can also enter the expressway via Taman Perling which also joins with Pasir Gudang Highway (Federal Route 17) and Skudai Highway.
[edit] From Singapore
Enter the expressway via Ayer Rajah Expressway and Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.
[edit] Navigational channels
When travelling by Sea, navigational aids consisting of lights mounted on the bridge piers and lighted buoys placed at strategic navigational locations. The 3 sea channels dimensions are 75m wide by 25m high; 50m wide by 9m high; and 75m wide by 12m high.
[edit] Tolls
On the Malaysian side, the 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.
At the first Malaysian Toll Booth (Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza)
- RM1 - Motorcycles
- RM6.60 - Passenger Cars
- RM15 - Vans and other small good vehicles
- RM30 - Large Trucks
- RM5 - Taxis
- RM8 - Buses
On the Singapore side of the bridge, the rates are
- S$0.50 - Motorcycles
- S$3.20- Passenger Cars
- S$6 - Vans and other small good vehicles
- S$12 - Large Trucks
- S$2 - Taxis
- S$3 - Buses
[edit] History
In July 1989, United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) submitted a proposal to the government of Malaysia to privatise 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 27th 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 construction of the bridge required the cooperation of the government of Malaysia and the government of the Republic of Singapore. On 22nd March 1994, an inter-government agreement was signed defining the responsibilities of both governments with regard to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the bridge. Each government was responsible for the construction of the portion the bridge which fell within its borders, based on a common agreed design. A joint committee comprising representatives of each government was formed to oversee the implementation of this Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing project.
The major components of the project are the Second Crossing bridge, forty-four kilometres 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.
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 Mr 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.
[edit] Johor-Singapore International 2nd Link Bridge Run
Since 1999, an annual 2nd Link Bridge Run is organized to promote sports and cross-border ties. Both countries take turns to host the event that has seen increasing numbers of participants.
On October 2, 2005, the sixth Bridge Run event attracted 10,000 participants who took part in two categories: a half-marathon and a shorter 10-kilometre run.
[edit] See also
- Malaysian expressway system
- Expressways of Singapore
- Pasir Gudang Highway
- Ayer Rajah Expressway
- Highway
[edit] External links
[edit] How to go there
[edit] From Malaysia
To enter the expressway, exit the North-South Expressway (Expressway E2) at Exit 253 Senai North and proceed along the expressway to Singapore. Alternatively, motorists can also enter the expressway via Taman Perling which also joins with Pasir Gudang Highway (Federal Route 17) and Skudai Highway.
[edit] From Singapore
Enter the expressway via Ayer Rajah Expressway and Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.
[edit] Navigational channels
When travelling by Sea, navigational aids consisting of lights mounted on the bridge piers and lighted buoys placed at strategic navigational locations. The 3 sea channels dimensions are 75m wide by 25m high; 50m wide by 9m high; and 75m wide by 12m high.
[edit] Tolls
On the Malaysian side, the 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.
At the first Malaysian Toll Booth (Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza)
- RM1 - Motorcycles
- RM6.60 - Passenger Cars
- RM15 - Vans and other small good vehicles
- RM30 - Large Trucks
- RM5 - Taxis
- RM8 - Buses
On the Singapore side of the bridge, the rates are
- S$0.50 - Motorcycles
- S$3.20- Passenger Cars
- S$6 - Vans and other small good vehicles
- S$12 - Large Trucks
- S$2 - Taxis
- S$3 - Buses
[edit] History
In July 1989, United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) submitted a proposal to the government of Malaysia to privatise 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 27th 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 construction of the bridge required the cooperation of the government of Malaysia and the government of the Republic of Singapore. On 22nd March 1994, an inter-government agreement was signed defining the responsibilities of both governments with regard to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the bridge. Each government was responsible for the construction of the portion the bridge which fell within its borders, based on a common agreed design. A joint committee comprising representatives of each government was formed to oversee the implementation of this Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing project.
The major components of the project are the Second Crossing bridge, forty-four kilometres 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.
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 Mr 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.
[edit] Johor-Singapore International 2nd Link Bridge Run
Since 1999, an annual 2nd Link Bridge Run is organized to promote sports and cross-border ties. Both countries take turns to host the event that has seen increasing numbers of participants.
On October 2, 2005, the sixth Bridge Run event attracted 10,000 participants who took part in two categories: a half-marathon and a shorter 10-kilometre run.
[edit] See also
- Malaysian expressway system
- Expressways of Singapore
- Pasir Gudang Highway
- Ayer Rajah Expressway
- Highway
