The bridge was constructed as part of a joint project to improve the logistics and trade connectivity between the two nations.
The project included a major land reclamation effort to create the site for the Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ complex.
The total length of the bridge including the approach spans reaches approximately 4.7 kilometers.
It is the second land link between Malaysia and Singapore, commissioned specifically to reduce the high traffic load on the Johor Causeway.
The Malaysia-Singapore Second Link, also known as the Tuas Second Link, is a 1.9-kilometer dual-three-lane bridge connecting Tanjung Kupang in Johor, Malaysia, to Tuas in Singapore. Opened in 1998, it serves as a critical alternative to the Johor-Singapore Causeway to relieve border congestion. The structure comprises a cable-stayed bridge design that spans the Tebrau Strait. It links the North-South Expressway in Malaysia directly to the Ayer Rajah Expressway in Singapore. The facility includes the Sultan Abu Bakar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex on the Malaysian side. As of August 2026, it remains a primary transit artery for both commercial freight and private commuters crossing the international border. The bridge structure itself is exclusively for vehicular traffic and is not accessible to pedestrians.
Views of the bridge structure are best captured from the coastal areas of Tanjung Kupang, Johor, before entering the CIQ complex.
Ensure you have a valid passport and the necessary cross-border vehicle permits before approaching the toll gates.
Check live traffic reports for both the Tuas and Woodlands crossings before starting your journey, as wait times fluctuate significantly.
Keep your immigration documentation easily accessible, as you will be required to present it at the CIQ booths.
Do not attempt to walk or cycle on the bridge, as it is restricted to motor vehicles only.
