Second Link Expressway

Expressway 3
Second Link Expressway (LINKEDUA Expressway)
[[File: Second Link Expressway (Peninsular Malaysia) |290px|alt=]]
Route information
Part of (Main Link: Senai North - Tuas (Singapore))
Maintained by PLUS Malaysia Berhad with its subsidiary Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Berhad (Former concessionaries known as Linkedua Malaysia Berhad (LINKEDUA))
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
	Senai Airport Highway Senai-Desaru Expressway Skudai Highway North-South Expressway Southern Route Persisiran Perling Lebuh Kota Iskandar 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, Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Pulai, Pontian, Ulu Choh, Kangkar Pulai, Taman Perling, Gelang Patah, Tanjung Kupang
Highway system
Highways in Malaysia Expressways Federal State

Second Link Expressway, E3, AH143 (LINKEDUA, Malay: Laluan Kedua Malaysia-Singapura), is the 44 km (27 mi) 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. The expressway is part of the Asian Highway Network of route AH143}.

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.

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 Exit 307 Pulai Interchange which connects with the main link while its eastern terminus is at Taman Perling in Johor Bahru.

Access

The Second Link Expressway is accessed via the North-South Expressway E2, AH2, at Exit 253 Senai North. The expressway is also accessible via the Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway (Pontian Link) which joins with Pasir Gudang Highway 17 and Skudai Highway 1, AH2, at Taman Perling.

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, The Sultan Abu Bakar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex, three toll plazas, two 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 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) became a member of PLUS Expressway Berhad.

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.

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
• Johor Premium Outlet a shopping mall located at Indahpura Interchange Exit 303.

Tolls

Toll payments are for the expressway and Second Link tolls. Only Touch 'n Go, PLUSMiles and SmartTAG electronic payment system are accepted at all Second Link toll plazas, and is the only accepted paying method at the Perling, Lima Kedai and Tanjung Kupang toll plazas, though top-up lanes are available. Singapore dollar is also accepted at all Second Link toll plazas but at the rate of 1:1 (i.e. Pay S$1.00 for RM1.00, and all change are given in Malaysian ringgit).

Perling Toll Plaza

(Touch 'n Go and Smart TAG only)

Class	Type of vehicles	Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0	Motorcycles (Vehicles with two axles and two wheels)	Free
1	Private Cars (Vehicles with two axles and three or four wheels (excluding taxi and bus))	RM2.10
2	Vans and other small good vehicles (Vehicles with two axles and six wheels (excluding bus))	RM3.60
3	Large Trucks (Vehicles with three or more axles (excluding bus))	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 (Vehicles with two axles and two wheels)	Free
1	Private Cars (Vehicles with two axles and three or four wheels (excluding taxi and bus))	RM3.90
2	Vans and other small good vehicles (Vehicles with two axles and six wheels (excluding bus))	RM6.10
3	Large Trucks (Vehicles with three or more axles (excluding bus))	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 (Vehicles with two axles and two wheels)	RM1.10
1	Private Cars (Vehicles with two axles and three or four wheels (excluding taxi and bus))	RM7.50
2	Vans and other small good vehicles (Vehicles with two axles and six wheels (excluding bus))	RM17.10
3	Large Trucks (Vehicles with three or more axles (excluding bus))	RM34.40
4	Taxis	RM5.70
5	Buses	RM9.10

(U-Turn) Expressway components

Class	Type of vehicles	Rate (in Malaysian Ringgit (RM))
0	Motorcycles (Vehicles with two axles and two wheels)	None
1	Private Cars (Vehicles with two axles and three or four wheels (excluding taxi and bus))	RM1.80
2	Vans and other small good vehicles (Vehicles with two axles and six wheels (excluding bus))	RM3.60
3	Large Trucks (Vehicles with three or more axles (excluding bus))	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 (Vehicles with two axles and two wheels)	RM1.00
1	Private Cars (Vehicles with two axles and three or four wheels (excluding taxi and bus))	RM4.80
2	Vans and other small good vehicles (Vehicles with two axles and six wheels (excluding bus))	RM11.40
3	Large Trucks (Vehicles with three or more axles (excluding bus))	RM25.50
4	Taxis	RM4.00
5	Buses	RM6.20

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

Legend:

• I/C - interchange, I/S - intersection, RSA - Rest and service area, OBR - overhead bridge restaurant, L/B - layby, V/P - vista point, TN - tunnel, T/P - toll plaza, BR - bridge

Senai Link

The entire section of the Senai Link is located within Kulai District, Johor.

km	Exit	Name	Destinations	No. of lanes	Speed limit	Notes
Through to Jalan Perusahaan
	301	Senai Airport I/C	Senai Airport Highway – Senai International Airport , Senai	Four	60 km/h
	302	Senai-SDE I/C	Senai-Desaru Expressway - Desaru, Pengerang, Pasir Gudang, Ulu Tiram, Kota Tinggi		110 km/h
	BR	Sungai Skudai bridge
	BR	Railway crossing bridge
	302	Saleng I/C	Skudai Highway – Saleng, Kulai
	303	Indahpura I/C	Persiaran Indahpura – Bandar Indahpura Johor Premium Outlets -
	304	Senai (South) I/C	North-South Expressway Southern Route - Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Skudai		60 km/h
Through to Northern and Southern Links (Main Link)

Northern and Southern Links (Main Link)

The entire section of the main link is located within the district of Johor Bahru, Johor except the section from Senai North IC to Kangkar Pulai IC, which is located within Kulai District.

km	Exit	Name	Destinations	No. of lanes	Speed limit	Notes
Through to Senai Link
	304	Senai (South) I/C	North-South Expressway Southern Route - Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Skudai	Four	60 km/h
	305	Kangkar Pulai I/C	Skudai-Pontian Highway – Pontian, Skudai		110 km/h	Planned
	T/P	Lima Kedai Toll Plaza	TnG TnG TAG TAG TnG TnG		60 km/h	Accepts electronic toll payment (Touch 'n Go and SmartTAG) only
	306	Lima Kedai I/C	J7 Jalan Gelang Patah-Skudai – Lima Kedai, Mutiara Rini, Skudai		110 km/h	Planned
	307	Pulai I/C	Pontian-Johor Bahru Parkway - Pontian, Ulu Choh, Pasir Gudang, Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru	Six
	311	Nusajaya I/C	Nusajaya Highway - Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Legoland Malaysia
	312	Gelang Patah I/C	Nusajaya Highway - Gelang Patah, Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Legoland Malaysia
	L/B	Gelang Patah RSA	Gelang Patah RSA - Petron, Petronas, KFC			Northbound
	313	Port of Tanjung Pelepas I/C	Port of Tanjung Pelepas Highway - Port of Tanjung Pelepas , Tanjung Kupang, Pendas
	L/B	Gelang Patah RSA	Gelang Patah RSA - Petron, Petronas, KFC			Southbound
	T/P	Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza	TnG TnG TAG TAG TnG TnG		60 km/h	Accepts electronic toll payment (Touch 'n Go and SmartTAG) only
	T/P	Sultan Abu Bakar Complex	TnG Immigration Customs Customs Immigration TnG
Through to Malaysia-Singapore Second Link

Johor Bahru Parkway

The entire section of the Johor Bahru Parkway is located within the district of Johor Bahru, Johor.

km	Exit	Name	Destinations	No. of lanes	Speed limit	Notes
	309A	Ulu Choh-Gelang Patah I/C	J7 Jalan Gelang Patah-Ulu Choh – Ulu Choh, Gelang Patah, Pontian, Gelang Patah	Four	60 km/h
	309	Nusa Bayu I/C	Persiaran Nusa Bayu - Nusa Bayu		110 km/h
	307	Pulai I/C	Main Link - Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Senai, Senai International Airport , Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Gelang Patah, Port of Tanjung Pelepas , Tuas (Singapore)
	308A	Nusa Indah I/C	Persiaran Nusa Indah - Nusa Indah, Medical City
	308	Bukit Indah I/C	Bukit Indah Highway - Bukit Indah
	BR	Sungai Danga bridge
	T/P	Perling Toll Plaza	TnG TnG TAG TAG TnG TnG		60 km/h	Accepts electronic toll payment (Touch 'n Go and SmartTAG) only
Through to Persisiran Perling

See also

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

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

External links

• PLUS Expressway Berhad
• Second Link
• Malaysian Highway Authority