Tangkak Bypass

Tangkak Bypass
Jalan Pintasan Tangkak
东甲绕道
Route information
Maintained by Malaysian Public Works Department
Length8.1 km[1] (5.0 mi)
Existed2022–present
HistoryWill complete in February 2027
Restrictions90 km/h (56 mph)
Major junctions
Beltway around Tangkak
Northeast endKampung Payamas
Major intersections FT 23 Federal Route 23
J187 State Route J187
Southwest endTangkak Industrial Area
Location
CountryMalaysia
Primary
destinations
Muar, Parit Bunga, Sungai Mati, Bukit Gambir, Bukit Kangkar, Tangkak, Sagil, Jementah, Gemereh, Segamat
Highway system

Tangkak Bypass (Malay: Jalan Pintasan Tangkak; Chinese: 东甲绕道) is a major highway bypass in Tangkak, a textile town in Johor, Malaysia. The 8.1-kilometre (5.0 mi) highway bypass linking Johor Matriculation College in the northeast to Tangkak Industrial Area (Phase 1) in the southwest.[1][2]

History

The construction of Tangkak Bypass is a part of Muar–Tangkak–Segamat Road upgrade package.

The Tangkak Bypass is expected will completed in February 2027.[1] The total costs of the constructions is RM 183.88 millions. Until December 2025, the construction progress is 66.19%.

Features

The Tangkak Bypass comes with these features.[1]

  • 8.1 km (5.0 mi) four-lane dual carriageway
  • Six traffic light intersections
  • Four bridges
  • Street lights

At most sections, the Tangkak Bypass was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 kilometres per hour (56 mph).

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "法兹里:缓解麻甲昔交通拥堵 绕道公路预计2027年竣工 - 地方 - 大柔佛焦点". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 15 January 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  2. ^ Razib, Muhammad Imran Mohd (16 January 2026). "Projek Jalan Pintas Muar–Segamat Siap Februari 2027". Media Digital Johor (in Malay). Retrieved 7 March 2026.