Second Link Expressway

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E3 Expressway
PLUS Expressway Berhad Linkedua Malaysia Berhad
Length	Total length 44 kilometres (27.3 miles) Senai Link -- kilometres (-- miles) Main link -- kilometres (-- miles) Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link) 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Direction	North→South
Start	Senai
Main destinations	Senai International Airport Saleng Indahpura Bukit Indah Nusajaya Pulai Pontian Ulu Choh Kangkar Pulai Taman Perling Gelang Patah Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Tanjung Kupang Malaysia-Singapore Second Link
End	Sultan Abu Bakar Custom Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ) Tanjung Kupang
Construction dates	1994 - 1997
Road/Expressway joined	Senai Airport Highway Senai-Desaru Expressway Skudai Highway AH 2 North-South Expressway Southern route Persisiran Perling Nusajaya Highway Port of Tanjung Pelepas Highway Ayer Rajah Expressway (Singapore)
Asian Highway Network	none
Technical specifications
Number of lanes	4 lanes Senai International Airport - Senai South Senai South - Pulai Pulai - Taman Perling 6 lanes Pulai - Tuas, Singapore
Interchanges	8
Toll plazas	5
P Layby	none
R&R Rest and Service Area	2
R&R Overhead Bridge Restaurant	none
V Vista Point	none
Highway tunnels	none
Type of roads	Tarmac
Toll systems	Open toll systems
Highway patrol unit	PLUSRONDA
Hotline service	PLUSLINE
Maps
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Second Link Expressway (Abbreviation: LINKEDUA, Malay: Laluan Kedua Malaysia-Singapura), is the 44 km (27.3 miles) expressway which links Senai North EXIT 253 at 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.

Linkedua Expressway in Malaysia after the Singapore-Malaysia Second Link Bridge, in the northbound direction.

[edit] Route background

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link)

The Kilometre Zero of this section starts at EXIT 307 Pulai Interchange which connects with the main link while its eastern terminus is at Taman Perling in Johor Bahru.

[edit] How to get there?

To enter the expressway, exit the North-South Expressway ( AH 2 ) 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 ) and Skudai Highway (Federal Route AH 2 ). The expressway link to Taman Perling is also known as Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway or Pontian Link.

[edit] History

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Pontian Link

A new link heading towards Pontian (Pontian Link) through the Pulai Interchange EXIT  307A at km 15.3 on the Second Link Expressway was opened to traffic starting from 1:00 pm, 10 November 2007 on Saturday.

The Pontian Link provides easy access for highway users, connecting the Second Link Expressway (from Pulai Interchange) to Ulu Choh-Gelang Patah Interchange (KM5).

Construction of the 2.7 km link started on 17 April 2006 and was fully completed on 16 October 2007.

[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]

[edit] Features

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

[edit] 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).

[edit] Perling Toll Plaza (TTP)

[edit] Lima Kedai Toll Plaza (TLK)

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

[edit] Straight line (to/from Singapore to/from Second Link Expressway)

[edit] (U-Turn) Expressway components

[edit] (U-Turn) Bridge components

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

RM 6.40 charged for U-Turn back to Malaysia.

[edit] Major events

[edit] 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.

[edit] List of interchanges, laybys, and rest and service areas

[edit] Senai Link

km	Exit	Interchange	To	Remarks
			EAST JALAN PERUSAHAAN Senai Industrial Area
	EXIT 301	SENAI AIRPORT INTERCHANGE	SENAI AIRPORT HIGHWAY NORTH Senai International Airport SOUTH Senai Johor Bahru	Diamond interchange Start/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit
SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY Start/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit
	EXIT 302A	SDE INTERCHANGE	SOUTHEAST SENAI-DESARU EXPRESSWAY Ulu Tiram Kota Tinggi Pasir Gudang Bandar Penawar Desaru	Interchange Under construction
		Saleng viaduct		Start/End of viaduct
		Saleng viaduct Sungai Skudai bridge
		Saleng viaduct Railway crossing bridge
	EXIT 302B	Saleng viaduct SALENG INTERCHANGE	SKUDAI HIGHWAY NORTH Saleng Kulai	Start/End of viaduct Ramp in/out to Senai Link
	EXIT 303	INDAHPURA INTERCHANGE	Indahpura	Future interchange
	EXIT 304	SENAI SOUTH INTERCHANGE	MAIN LINK NORTH AH 2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE Kuala Lumpur Melaka Johor Bahru Pasir Gudang Skudai SOUTH Gelang Patah Bandar Nusajaya Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Tuas (Singapore)	Trumpet interchange

[edit] Northern and Southern Links (Main Link)

km	Exit	Interchange	To	Remarks
			NORTH AH 2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE Kuala Lumpur Melaka Johor Bahru Skudai
AH 2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE
SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY
	EXIT 304	SENAI SOUTH INTERCHANGE	NORTHEAST SENAI LINK Senai International Airport Senai Kulai	Trumpet interchange
Johor Bahru-Kulaijaya district border
	EXIT 305	KANGKAR PULAI INTERCHANGE	J-- Kangkar Pulai Skudai Pontian	Future interchange
		P Lima Kedai toll plaza TLK	TnG TAG i Customer Service Centre	Senai bound
Lima Kedai toll plaza TLK RM (Cash) TnG TAG TAG TnG POS TnG RM (Cash) Opened toll systems Pay toll
	EXIT 306	LIMA KEDAI INTERCHANGE	J4 Lima Kedai J4 Skudai J4 Mutiara Rini	Future interchange
15
15.3	EXIT 307A EXIT 307B EXIT 307C EXIT 307D	PULAI INTERCHANGE	PONTIAN-JOHOR BAHRU PARKWAY WEST Pontian Pekan Nenas Tanjung Piai EAST Bukit Indah Taman Perling Johor Bahru Pasir Gudang	Cloverleaf interchange with one ramp
16
	EXIT 312A EXIT 312B EXIT 312C EXIT 312D	GELANG PATAH INTERCHANGE	NUSAJAYA HIGHWAY WEST J4 Gelang Patah J7 Pontian EAST Nusajaya Kota Iskandar Leisure Farm	Cloverleaf interchange
		R&R Gelang Patah rest and service area	Esso Petronas ATM TnG POS	North bound
	EXIT 313	PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS INTERCHANGE	SOUTHWEST PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS HIGHWAY Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Pangkalan Marin Syahbandar Tanjung Kupang Pendas	Trumpet interchange Last/First Malaysian exit
		R&R Gelang Patah rest and service area	Esso Petronas 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	TnG TAG i Customer Service Centre	Singapore bound
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 Customs Immigration TnG TnG Immigration Customs
		SULTAN ABU BAKAR CUSTOM IMMIGRATION AND QUARANTINE COMPLEX	U-Turn (Back to Singapore via Second Link Bridge)
		Second Link Bridge		Start/End of bridge
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

[edit] Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link)

km	Exit	Interchange	To	Remarks
5	EXIT 309	ULU CHOH-GELANG PATAH INTERCHANGE	J7 JALAN GELANG PATAH-ULU CHOH NORTH Pontian J7 Ulu Choh SOUTH J7 Gelang Patah J4 Nusajaya Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) J7 Pendas	Interchange
SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY Start/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit
	EXIT 307A EXIT 307B EXIT 307C EXIT 307D	PULAI INTERCHANGE	MAIN LINK NORTH Kuala Lumpur Melaka Senai Kulai SOUTH Gelang Patah Nusajaya Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Tuas (Singapore)	Cloverleaf interchange with one ramp
	EXIT 314	NUSA INDAH INTERCHANGE	Nusa Indah	Half diamond interchange
	EXIT 308	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	TnG TAG i Customer Service Centre	Opened toll systems Pay toll
		PLUS Expressway Berhad (PEB) section maintainences office Projek Penyelenggaraan Lebuhraya Berhad (PROPEL) section maintainences office	PLUS Expressway Berhad (PEB) section maintainences office Projek Penyelenggaraan Lebuhraya Berhad (PROPEL) section maintainences office	Service T-junctions
0
SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY Start/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit
PERSISIRAN PERLING
			EAST PERSISIRAN PERLING Taman Perling AH 2Johor Bahru Bandar Sri Alam Pasir Gudang AH 18Kota Tinggi

[edit] See also

• Johor-Singapore Causeway
• Malaysia-Singapore Second Link
• Pasir Gudang Highway
• Malaysian expressway system

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• PLUS Expressway Berhad
• Second Link
• Malaysian Highway Authority

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