ISKANDAR PUTERI: A contra flow will be activated on the Second Link crossing between Johor and Singapore to accommodate a bilateral chemical spill exercise on Wednesday (July 23).
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) said the contra lane will be activated from 4am to 2pm on Wednesday, covering KM1.70 and KM0.60 (northbound) between the Singapore Customs building complex and the Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar Customs, Immigration and quarantine building.
"This is to conduct an emergency simulation exercise for chemical spill response as part of the 14th Malaysia-Singapore Joint Committee on the Environment bilateral collaboration.
“The simulation aims to test the efficiency, response time, preparedness and coordinated actions of emergency responders and relevant agencies from both countries in managing emergency scenarios,” PLUS said in a statement on Tuesday (July 22).
Highway users are encouraged to plan their journeys using the PLUS application to obtain the latest traffic information.
“They are also advised to obey all traffic signs and instructions issued by PLUS personnel when passing through the affected area.
"We thank highway users for their patience and cooperation throughout the exercise," the statement read.
Highway users can also obtain the latest traffic information through the Putri virtual assistant, on X @plustrafik, and electronic signboards at selected locations. They can also contact PLUSLine at 1800-88-0000 in the event of any emergencies.
