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New bridge linking Tg Pelepas and Tg Bin by 2020

The journey between Tanjong Pelepas in Gelang Patah, Johor Baru to Tanjong Bin in Serkat, Pontian is expected to be considerably shortened with the construction of a bridge and a new road connecting the two areas.

Menteri Besar Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the RM650 million project would be mainly funded by the federal government and the balance by Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MMC Corporation Bhd.

For now, the project design was being updated before it was approved by the state Public Works Department.

Tender for the project is expected to be issued in April to enable construction to begin in September.

"The project which spans across Sungai Pulai over a distance of 7.5km, will shorten the journey from Johor Baru to Tanjong Bin to 15km compared to 50km via Pekan Nenas.

"It is expected to be completed by August 2020," he told a media conference after a working visit to Tanjung Piai parliamentary constituency today.

- Bernama

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