Top Tools to Help You Plan Your Trip Across the Causeway from Singapore to Malaysia

In recent days, the traffic conditions at land checkpoints between Singapore checkpoint and Malaysia have been buzzing with activities. The recent reopening of land borders and the school holidays have intensified the hustle and bustle at checkpoints like Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, Woodlands, and Tuas. Don't fret; we've got you covered.

In fact, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore has issued advises to public on the heavy traffic expected for the rest of June. Read: Heavy traffic through Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints expected for the rest of June: ICA

Following the success of our Ultimate Guide to beat the jam and long waiting time from Singapore Johor Bahru (JB), we've listened to your requests for more insights into traffic conditions, ideal travel times, and tips to minimize causeway jam wait times.

Today, we present invaluable tools to help you plan your causeway adventure strategically, ensuring you spend less time in transit and more time enjoying the journey.

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Real-time Traffic Monitoring

Before delving into the plethora of trip-planning tools, check out live traffic conditions at both Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoints. Click on the links below to view live traffic conditions:

LIVE traffic conditions at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints

Armed with real-time traffic insights and our Ultimate Guide to beat the jam and long waiting time from Singapore Johor Bahru (JB), navigating the Singapore checkpoint has never been smoother. This tool not only helps you avoid traffic jams but also provides real-time updates to steer clear of congestion at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints.

Key Features of the Traffic Monitoring Tool:

• All the Causeway traffic conditions of the main roads to and from Woodlands Checkpoint.
• All the Tuas traffic conditions of the main roads to and from Tuas Checkpoint.
• Provides up-to-date traffic information to help commuters in planning their journey.
• Detects traffic congestion prior to your travel to avoid frustration of being stuck in jams.
• Traffic conditions of major expressway in Singapore

Johor-Singapore Causeway: A Brief Overview

With humble beginnings to serve as a land border checkpoint between Singapore and Malaysia since 1966, Woodlands Causeway, also known as Johor-Singapore Causeway, was the first cross-border road in linking Singapore with Malaysia.

The 1.056km long causeway consists of a combined railway and motorway bridge that links the city of Johor Bahru in Malaysia across the Straits of Johor to the district and town of Woodlands in Singapore.

One fun fact that you may not know about, the Johor-Singapore Causeway also serves as a water pipeline between Malaysia and Singapore, with untreated water being sent to Singapore from Malaysia, and some treated water being sent back to Malaysia from Singapore.

Before the pandemic, this bustling checkpoint witnessed around 350,000 daily travelers. Since its reopening on April 1, 2022, after the pandemic hiatus, daily traveler numbers surged from 149,000 on Good Friday weekend to approximately 262,000 in the first weekend of June 2022.

Malaysia-Singapore Second Link: A Traffic Solution

Opening in 1998, the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link, was the second land border crossing built to reduce traffic congestion at the Johor-Singapore Causeway.

The 1.92km long causeway provides connection between Malaysia and Singapore. Over on Malaysia’s side, the causeway is connected to the Second Link Expressway (Malay: Lebuhraya Laluan Kedua Malaysia-Singapore) E3, or Linkedua Expressway, which links from Senai North Interchange Exit 253 at North-South Expressway E2, Senai Airport and Taman Perling, Johor Bahru via its extension known as Johor Bahru Parkway E3. Over on Singapore’s side, the causeway connects to Ayer Rajar Expressway.

Plan Your Trip: Tips to Navigate Checkpoints

To navigate the checkpoints smoothly, consider these tips:

1. Check for prohibited items on the ICA website.
2. Ensure passport validity before embarking.
3. For foreign-registered cars, be aware of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) and Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees.
4. Purchase an Autopass Card to facilitate payments.
5. Top up your petrol tank above ¾ full to avoid travel restrictions.
6. Abide by the speed limit of 110km/hr.

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Some Useful Tips When Using the Woodlands & Tuas Checkpoints

• Avoid bringing prohibited and controlled items in and out Singapore. For list of Prohibited and Controlled Items, please refer to ICA website.
• Always check for validity of passports before starting your trip.
• For foreign-registered cars, Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) fee of SGD$5 and Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) feeof SGD$35 are charged daily. Buy an Autopass Card to pay for these fees and toll charges.
• ERP fee is charged every time you travel through ERP-priced roads.
• On Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays in Singapore, no VEP fee is charged.
• Autopass Card can be bought at toll office of any checkpoint for SGD$10 with SGD$4 cash value inside. Maximum top-up value is SGD$500. Validity is 5 years.
• Fill your petrol tank to more than ¾ full or else you are prohibited to leave Singapore.
• Speed limit on these roads are 110km/hr.

Embark on your journey well-prepared, armed with the right tools and knowledge. Whether you're a daily commuter or a weekend traveler, these tips and tools will ensure a smooth ride across the causeway. Safe travels!