According to The Straits Times, the Johor state government has identified a few projects that will be implemented in 2019, and this includes a new bridge linking Johor Bahru and Singapore.
In the report, Johor chief minister Osman Sapian said construction of the bridge would begin as soon as all parties are in agreement on how to deal with the congestion at the existing Johor-Singapore Causeway and Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.
“The bridge could be crooked or straight, but it would be a reality,” said Osman, who was referring to a proposal made in 2003, whereby the Malaysian side of the Causeway would be replaced with an S-shaped, six-lane highway that would also allow seafaring vessels to pass underneath.
However, the idea, which was first mooted by then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, never came to fruition after all these years. The curious design of the bridge would also allow stagnant water to flow and improve the marine environment in the Johor Strait.
Osman stated that reviving the “crooked bridge” would help deal with congestion affecting both entry points, which gets worse during holidays. He added that while the construction of the bridge could take place in 2019, the design of the bridge has yet to be finalised.
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We have been shoved with the idea that the country is in debt.
So how can you have money to build such bridge?
Earning SG dollar gooder MY economi
I am happy New and Clean Government is doing this. Cause if it was the previous corrupted Government, cost will be double!!!
See how much we just saved from MRT3 !!!
Malaysia will overcome the debt & change to good efficient governnent ministers & Malaysia can afford to build the bridge to EASE the jam for all tavellers. Malaysia is a beautiful country & OWN all nature by ITSELF & thank to GOD for the NATURE given. Malaysia wil develop very fast. NO WORRIES…..
You cant run a country without doing anything at all. Some things should be implemented. THis one is been in docks for far too long. Even a crooked bridge is good to get water flow and some small boats to move. this will even allow water taxis from danga bay to senibong. think about it. it will be a economic multiplier if implemented by clean government with right budget
Empty promises. Do you guys know the sand and construction works around the sea close to the checkpoint.?
It was meant to build the bridge 20 years ago. All they do is say only to impress newbies
See who owns the sand business. then you will understand why.
do you know that singapore has taken our waters bit by bit..if we have to have the bridge with water passable..clean our straits..singapore is enjoying income from ships all over the world ..we at losing end..
Wether u like it or not… S’pore is an entreport… both for sea and air. Even with a bridge, it will only raise its clearance to 25-30m height… the RTS bridge link too would be 25-30m in height… the 2ndLink bridge is at 25m height… which makes it passable for small boats, yachts and barges but not comercial merchant and cargo ships… (for this at least 65m is needed)… thus no threat to S’pore’s position as an entreport.
Side note… previous govt wanted to build the ECRL which would atleast take some cargo transport away from S’pore and into Kuantan Port.
Hidup bangsa Johor !!
So expensive to build either crooked or straight. Better build cable car system. Cheaper and increase public transportation usage
Are you sure it’s cheaper? Absolutely not logical. Do you know how many thousands of people travel to and from each day just for work alone without considering those traveling for shopping and the tourists.We need a solution inexpensive and safe not another attraction.
Build a short bridge and high enough to let ship pass through?
Or just build a causeway bay tunnel?
If a bridge is built it will only have 25-30m clearance… able to let small boats and yachts pass under.
The 2nd Link bridge is only 25m clearance. No merchant or cargo ships can pass from east to west anyways.
1.5km bridge from Pasir Gudang to Seletar please, not the 8km bridge from Penggerang to Changi.
Call the bridge ” SUPER ” OR ” SUCESS ” Bridge instead of ” crooked ” in such poor taste , it wl be the unique bridge in the world. 6 lane is fabulous. Make provision fr passengers to get and enjoy the view sea and vessels passing under the bridge.
Fabulous…? The causeway currently accomodates 6 lanes… so how would a 6 lane crooked bridge help ease traffic congestion…?
Only when the RTS is up and running by 2024 will we see an ease to traffic congestion. The RTS can move 10,000 people in an hour… the extension connects to the network of MRT in S’pore… which makes it a better choice to commute rather than drive cars into Sg.
Singapore opposes the crooked bridge project proposed by Tun because it will enable ships to pass through straight to Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) instead of Singapore’s Keppel port. We will take away some of Singapore’s port traffic and overall business. Plus if we stop their water supply from Johor, they would be in trouble. Now, this is why Singapore PM is afraid of Tun
Ships plying the Tebrau straits is not what S’pore is worried about. If a bridge is built it will only have a 25-30m clearance. The proposed RTS link too will built with a 25-30m clearance. The 2ndLink bridge has a 25m clearance…. thus no merchant or cargo ships can pass under through the Tebrau Straits from east to west anyways.
Yes, S’pore is wary that in replacing the water pipes M’sia might renege on supply of water as per the existing water agreement. Their concern is viable since current govt is proven prone to stop and cancel existing agreements.
Large Ships still cannot pass thru the 2nd link..
Like it or not, why not build the 3rd Bridge first in the East linking Changi before dismantling the causeway for its replacement of an overhead Bridge. By constructing it this way, motorists could opt for the 3rd Bridge going in and out of Singapore or even the 2nd Link in Gelang Patah during work in progess on the Causeway.
Like it or not, why not build the 3rd Bridge first in the East linking Changi before dismantling the causeway for its replacement of an overhead Bridge. By constructing it this way, motorists could opt for the 3rd Bridge going in and out of Singapore or the 2nd Link in Gelang Patah during work in progess on the Causeway.
You cant run a country without doing anything at all. Some things should be implemented. THis one is been in docks for far too long. Even a crooked bridge is good to get water flow and some small boats to move. this will even allow water taxis from danga bay to senibong. think about it. it will be a economic multiplier if implemented by clean government with right budget
It’s only 1km from SG just filled it up joined MY and Sg together save the money from building a bridge. One day if Johor wants to join SG easier..la