Second Link Expressway
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| E 3 E3 expressway |
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  PLUS Expressway Berhad  Linkedua Malaysia Berhad |
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| Length (kilometres) | Total length 44 km Senai Link -- km Main link -- km Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link) 5 km |
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| Direction | North→South |
| Start | Senai |
| Main destinations | Senai International Airport Saleng Indahpura Bukit Indah Bandar Nusajaya Pulai Pontian Ulu Choh Kangkar Pulai Taman Perling Gelang Patah Port Tanjung Pelepas 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 | 16Senai Airport Highway E 22 Senai-Desaru Expressway 1Skudai Highway E 2 AH 2 North-South Expressway Southern route 17 Persisiran Perling 189 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 |
The Second Link Expressway E 3, also known as Linkedua Expressway is an expressways in Malaysia links from 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.
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[edit] How to get there
To enter the expressway, exit the North-South Expressway (E 2 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 17 ) and Skudai Highway (Federal Route 1 AH 2 ). The expressway link to Taman Perling is also known as Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway or Pontian Link.
[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)
[edit] Straight line (to/from Singapore to/from Second Link Expressway)
| 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 |
[edit] (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 |
[edit] (U-Turn) Bridge components
| Class | Type of vehicles | Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)) |
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| 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 |
[edit] Sultan Abu Bakar Custom Immigration and Quarantine Checkpoint (SAB)
| Class | Type of vehicles | Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Motorcycles | RM2.00 |
| 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.
[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] 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] 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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| EAST JALAN PERUSAHAAN Senai Industrial Park |
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| EXIT 301 | SENAI AIRPORT INTERCHANGE | 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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 E 3 SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAYStart/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit |
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| EXIT 302A | SDE INTERCHANGE | SOUTHEAST E 22SENAI-DESARU EXPRESSWAY Ulu Tiram Kota Tinggi Pasir Gudang Bandar Penawar Desaru |
Interchange Under construction |
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| EXIT 302B | SALENG INTERCHANGE | 1SKUDAI HIGHWAY NORTH Saleng Kulai |
Ramp from/to Main Link | ||
| EXIT 303 | INDAHPURA INTERCHANGE | Indahpura | Future interchange | ||
| EXIT 304 | SENAI SOUTH INTERCHANGE | E 3MAIN LINK NORTH E 2 AH 2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE Kuala Lumpur Melaka Johor Bahru Pasir Gudang Skudai SOUTH Gelang Patah Bandar Nusajaya Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Tuas (Singapore) |
Trumpet interchange | ||
[edit] Northern and Southern Links (Main Link)
| km | Exit | Interchange | To | Remarks | |
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| NORTH E 2 AH 2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE Kuala Lumpur Melaka Johor Bahru Skudai |
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| E 2 AH 2 NORTH-SOUTH EXPRESSWAY SOUTHERN ROUTE |
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| E 3 SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY |
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| EXIT 304 | SENAI SOUTH INTERCHANGE | NORTHEAST E 3SENAI LINK 16Senai International Airport 1Senai 1Kulai |
Trumpet interchange | ||
| Johor Bahru-Kulaijaya district border | |||||
| EXIT 305 | KANGKAR PULAI INTERCHANGE | J-- Kangkar Pulai 5 Skudai 5 Pontian |
Future interchange | ||
| PLima Kedai toll plaza TLK |
 TnG TAG iCustomer Service Centre |
Senai bound | |||
| Lima Kedai toll plaza TLK RM (Cash) TnG TAG TAG TnG RM (Cash) Opened toll systems Pay toll |
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| EXIT 306 | LIMA KEDAI INTERCHANGE | J4 Lima Kedai J4 Skudai J4 Mutiara Rini |
Future interchange | ||
| E 3 15 |
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| 15.3 | EXIT 307A EXIT 307B EXIT 307C EXIT 307D |
PULAI INTERCHANGE | E 3PONTIAN-JOHOR BAHRU PARKWAY WEST Pontian Pekan Nenas Tanjung Piai EAST Bukit Indah Taman Perling Johor Bahru Pasir Gudang |
Cloverleaf interchange | |
| E 3 16 |
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| EXIT 312A EXIT 312B EXIT 312C EXIT 312D |
GELANG PATAH INTERCHANGE | WEST J4Gelang Patah J7Pontian EAST Bandar Nusajaya Leisure Farm |
Cloverleaf interchange | ||
| R&R Gelang Patah rest and service area |  Esso Petronas ATM |
North bound | |||
| EXIT 313 | PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS INTERCHANGE | SOUTHWEST 189 PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS HIGHWAY Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Pangkalan Marin Syahbandar Tanjung Kupang Pendas |
Trumpet interchange Last/First Malaysian exit |
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| R&R Gelang Patah rest and service area | Esso Petronas ATM |
South bound | |||
| Tanjung Kupang toll plaza TTK RM (Cash) TnG TAG TAG TnG RM (Cash) Opened toll systems Pay toll |
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| PTanjung Kupang toll plaza TTK |
TnG TAG i Customer Service Centre |
Singapore bound | |||
| E 3 SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY |
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| SULTAN ABU BAKAR CUSTOM IMMIGRATION AND QUARANTINE COMPLEX | Immigration office Customs office U-Turn with toll booth (Back to Malaysia via Second Link Expressway) |
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| Sultan Abu Bakar Custom Immigration and Quarantine Checkpoint SAB Customs Immigration RM (Cash) RM (Cash) Immigration Customs |
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| SULTAN ABU BAKAR CUSTOM IMMIGRATION AND QUARANTINE COMPLEX | U-Turn (Back to Singapore via Second Link Bridge) | ||||
| Second Link Bridge | SOUTHEAST Tuas (Singapore) |
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[edit] Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link)
| km | Exit | Interchange | To | Remarks | |
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| E 3 5 |
EXIT 309 | ULU CHOH-GELANG PATAH INTERCHANGE | J7 JALAN GELANG PATAH-ULU CHOH NORTH 5Pontian J7Ulu Choh SOUTH J7Gelang Patah J4Bandar Nusajaya 189Port of Tanjung Pelepas J7Pendas |
Interchange |
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| E 3 SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY Start/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit |
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| EXIT 307A EXIT 307B EXIT 307C EXIT 307D |
PULAI INTERCHANGE | E 3MAIN LINK NORTH Kuala Lumpur Melaka Senai Kulai SOUTH Gelang Patah Bandar Nusajaya Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Tuas (Singapore) |
Cloverleaf interchange | ||
| EXIT 314 | NUSA INDAH INTERCHANGE | Nusa Indah | Diamond interchange Under construction |
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| EXIT 308 | BUKIT INDAH INTERCHANGE | Bukit Indah Bandar Nusajaya |
Trumpet interchange | ||
| Sungai Danga bridge | |||||
| Perling toll plaza TTP RM (Cash) TnG TAG TAG TnG RM (Cash) Opened toll systems Pay toll |
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| PPerling toll plaza TTP |
TnG TAG i Customer Service Centre |
Opened toll systems Pay toll |
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| 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 | |||
| E 3 SECOND LINK EXPRESSWAY Start/End of expressway PLUS Expressway border limit |
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| 17 PERSISIRAN PERLING | |||||
| EAST 17 PERSISIRAN PERLING 17Taman Perling 1 AH 2Johor Bahru 17Bandar Sri Alam 17Pasir Gudang 3 AH 18Kota Tinggi |
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[edit] References
[edit] See also
- Johor-Singapore Causeway
- Malaysia-Singapore Second Link
- Pasir Gudang Highway
- Malaysian expressway system
[edit] External links
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