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Jalan Jim Quee to ban private vehicles from 2027 ahead of RTS Link
Malaysia will restrict private vehicle access on Jalan Jim Quee near the Johor Bahru checkpoint starting in 2027 to manage traffic congestion when the Rapid Transit System Link commences operations. The closure is part of broader infrastructure preparations for the cross-border rail project.
LSN Singapore ·
Jalan Jim Quee, a key thoroughfare near the Johor Bahru checkpoint, will be closed to private vehicles in 2027 as Malaysian authorities prepare for the launch of the RTS Link, the rapid transit rail connection serving the Malaysia-Singapore border region.
The restriction aims to streamline traffic flow and reduce congestion on the corridor once the RTS Link becomes operational. The decision reflects concerns that increased passenger volumes from the new rail service could overwhelm existing road networks without proactive management measures.
The RTS Link, a joint project between Malaysian and Singaporean authorities, is designed to provide a modern passenger rail connection between Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru and Woodlands in Singapore. The project has been a focal point for regional connectivity plans and is expected to significantly alter travel patterns across the Causeway.
Malaysian officials have indicated that the road closure will facilitate public transport prioritization and create dedicated corridors for buses and commercial vehicles serving the checkpoint and surrounding areas. The move forms part of a broader traffic management strategy for the southern Johor corridor.
Further details regarding alternative routes, implementation timelines, and exemptions for essential vehicles have not yet been disclosed by authorities.