Second Link Expressway
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| E3 expressway | |
| Length | 44 km |
| Direction | north→south |
| Start | Senai North, Johor |
| Main destinations | Senai International Airport Saleng Bukit Indah Bandar Nusajaya Pulai Taman Perling Gelang Patah Port Tanjung Pelepas Tanjung Kupang Malaysia-Singapore Second Link |
| End | Malaysia-Singapore Second Link |
| Construction dates | 1994 - 1997 |
| Expressways joined | E 2 North-South Expressway Southern route E 3Senai Link E 3JB Parkway E --Pontian Link |
The Second Link Expressway (Expressway E3), also known as Linkedua Expressway 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 to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.
Usually, travelling along the second link is much faster than travelling on the 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.
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[edit] How to get there
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. The expressway link to Taman Perling is also known as Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway.
[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 electronic payment system is available at all Second Link toll plaza. However Smart TAG second EPS has not been installed at all Second Link toll plazas. 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)
| Class | Type of vehicles | Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)) |
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| 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 |
[edit] Lima Kedai Toll Plaza (TLK)
| Class | Type of vehicles | Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)) |
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| 0 | Motorcycles | Free |
| 1 | Passenger Cars | RM3.10 |
| 2 | Vans and other small good vehicles | RM6.10 |
| 3 | Large Trucks | RM7.70 |
| 4 | Taxis | RM1.50 |
| 5 | Buses | RM3.10 |
[edit] Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza (TTK)
| Class | Type of vehicles | Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)) |
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| 0 | Motorcycles | RM1.30 |
| 1 | Passenger Cars | RM8.40 |
| 2 | Vans and other small good vehicles | RM15.00 |
| 3 | Large Trucks | RM30.00 |
| 4 | Taxis | RM5.00 |
| 5 | Buses | RM8.00 |
- RM 6.40 charged for U-Turn back to Malaysia.
[edit] History
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, forty-four 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.
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 12 July 2006, the Second Link became as a place to illegal racing. The Johor police and the Road Transport Department with the highway operator PLUS Expressway has launched the big operations to crackdown against illegal racing. More than 600 people were arrested in this operation.[1]
[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] Technical specifications
- Length:
- Interchange:
- Toll Plazas: 3
- Rest and Service areas: 2
[edit] Features
- Variable Messages Systems (VMS)
- SOS emergency
- Traffic CCTV
[edit] List of interchanges, laybys, and rest and service areas
[edit] Senai Link
| Km | Exit | Interchange | To | Remarks |
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| JALAN PERUSAHAAN Senai Industrial Park E --SENAI-DESARU EXPRESSWAY Under construction |
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| 301 | Senai Airport | 16SENAI AIRPORT HIGHWAY NORTH 16Senai International Airport SOUTH 1Senai 1Johor Bahru |
Diamond interchange Start/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit |
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| 302 | Saleng | 1SKUDAI HIGHWAY Saleng Kulai |
Ramp from/to Main Link | |
| 303A | Senai Selatan | E 3MAIN LINK NORTH E 2NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE Kuala Lumpur Melaka Johor Bahru Pasir Gudang Skudai SOUTH Gelang Patah Bandar Nusajaya Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Singapore |
Trumpet interchange |
[edit] Northern and Southern Links
| Km | Exit | Interchange | To | Remarks |
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| 303B | Senai Utara | E 2NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE NORTH Kuala Lumpur Melaka Kulai SOUTH Johor Bahru Pasir Gudang Skudai |
Closed tolled trumpet interchange | |
| Senai Utara toll plaza SNU TnG TAG CSC |
RM (Cash) TnG TAG TAG TnG RM (Cash) | Closed toll systems Collect ticket transit and pay a distance toll |
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| 303A | Senai Selatan | E 3SENAI LINK Senai Airport Senai Kulai |
Trumpet interchange | |
| Lima Kedai toll plaza TLK TnG TAG CSC |
RM (Cash) TnGTnG RM (Cash) | Opened toll systems Pay toll |
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| 307A 307B 307C 307D |
Pulai | E 3PONTIAN-JOHOR BAHRU PARKWAY WEST Under construction EAST Bukit Indah Taman Perling Johor Bahru Pasir Gudang |
Cloverleaf interchange | |
| 312A 312B 312C 312D |
Gelang Patah | J4Gelang Patah J7Pontian Bandar Nusajaya Leisure Farm |
Cloverleaf interchange | |
| Gelang Patah Rest and Service Area | Rest and service area Esso petrol stations Petronas petrol stations |
North bound | ||
| 313 | Port of Tanjung Pelepas | --PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS HIGHWAY Port of Tanjung Pelepas Tanjung Kupang Pendas |
Trumpet interchange | |
| Gelang Patah Rest and Service Area | Rest and service area Esso petrol stations Petronas petrol stations |
South bound | ||
| Tanjung Kupang toll plaza TTK TnG TAG CSC |
RM (Cash) TnG TnG RM (Cash) | Opened toll systems Pay toll Start/End of expressway |
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| Sultan Abu Bakar Custom Immigration and Quarantine Checkpoint | ||||
| Second Link Bridge | ||||
Second Link Bridge Malaysia-Singapore Border |
 SINGAPORETuas Checkpoint Tuas Industrial Area AYER RAJAH EXPRESSWAY Jurong Singapore city centre |
[edit] Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway
| Km | Exit | Interchange | To | Remarks |
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| Pontian | Under construction | |||
| 307A 307B 307C 307D |
Pulai | E 3MAIN LINK SOUTH Gelang Patah Bandar Nusajaya Port of Tanjung Pelepas Singapore NORTH Kuala Lumpur Melaka Senai Kulai |
Cloverleaf interchange | |
| 309 | Bukit Indah | Bukit Indah Bandar Nusajaya |
Trumpet interchange | |
| Perling toll plaza TTP TnG TAG CSC |
RM (Cash) TnG TnG RM (Cash) | Opened toll systems Pay toll |
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| PERSISIRAN PERLING Taman Perling 1Johor Bahru 17PASIR GUDANG HIGHWAY Bandar Sri Alam Pasir Gudang 3Kota Tinggi |
Start/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit |
[edit] References
- ^ "Swoop on illegal racers", Lau Meisan, 10 July 2006, New Straits Times
[edit] See also
- Johor-Singapore Causeway
- Malaysia-Singapore Second Link
- Pasir Gudang Highway
- Malaysian expressway system
