Lebuh AMJ

Lebuhraya Alor Gajah–Melaka Tengah–Jasin (Alor Gajah–Central Malacca–Jasin Highway),[1] or popularly known as Lebuh AMJ (Alor Gajah–Central Malacca (Malacca)–Jasin), Federal Routes 19 (Malaccan side) and 5 (Johorean side) is a divided highway across Malacca state, Malaysia.

Federal Route 19 and 5
Lebuh AMJ
(Alor Gajah–Central Malacca–Jasin Highway)
Route information
Existed2001–present
HistoryCompleted in 2007[1]
Major junctions
Northwest endBulatan Taboh Naning, Melaka
Major intersections North–South Expressway Southern Route AH2 North–South Expressway Southern Route
FT 191 Jalan Lama Alor Gajah
FT 61 Federal Route 61
FT 139 Federal Route 139
FT 19 Jalan Taboh Naning
FT 142 Federal Route 142
FT 140 Federal Route 140
FT 33 Lebuh SPA
FT 144 Federal Route 144
FT 264 Federal Route 264
FT 5 Federal Route 5
FT 23 Federal Route 23
FT 224 Muar Bypass
Southeast endParit Bunga, Tangkak, Johor
Location
CountryMalaysia
Primary
destinations
Simpang Ampat
Tampin
Alor Gajah
Batu Berendam
Malacca Town
Umbai
Merlimau
Highway system

Route background

Lebuh AMJ section in Melaka Sentral

Generally, the Lebuh AMJ runs north–south from Simpang Ampat to Malacca City before running from west–east from Malacca City to Muar. The entire Malaccan section of the Lebuh AMJ is signed as Federal Route 19, while the Johorean section of the highway is signed as Federal Route 5. The route numbers overlap along the section between Sungai Duyong Intersection to Semabok Interchange. Meanwhile, the section between Malim and Semabok was signed as Federal Route 191 but was decommissioned in 2012 when the entire Lebuh AMJ was gazetted as FT19.

The Kilometre Zero of the Federal Route 19 used to be located at Jalan Hang Tuah-Jalan Kubu intersection in Malacca City. After the Lebuh AMJ was gazetted as the Federal Route 19 in 2012, the Kilometre Zero was moved to Jalan Lama Kesang Intersection at Kesang, Johor.[2]

History

Lebuh AMJ was constructed due to the traffic congestion along the former Federal Routes 19 (Malacca–Simpang Ampat) and 5 (Malacca–Muar). The Simpang Ampat–Malim section of the highway was constructed as an upgrade of the existing Federal Route 19 route, while the Sungai Duyong–Kesang section of the highway was built as an entirely new route.[2] The project was started from 2001 and was completed in 2007 with the total cost of RM505 million. Three interchanges were built along the highway, namely Semabok Interchange, Al Azim Interchange and Malim Jaya Interchange. The entire Lebuh AMJ was opened to traffic on 29 June 2007.[1]

The Lebuh AMJ is notorious for having many unattended cows being left roaming along the Sungai Duyong–Kesang section, posing risks of accidents to motorists.[3] To reduce accidents caused by the unattended cows, the state government of Malacca proposed safety measures such as street lights, high-mast lighting and fences to be installed along the section, which would cost RM5 million.[4]

Features

There are five Rest and Service Area (RSA) along Lebuh AMJ: two at Sungai Rambai, one at Paya Rumput, one at Rembia and one at Melekek.[2]

At most sections, the Lebuh AMJ was built under the JKR R5 road standard as a dual-carriageway highway with partial access control, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h. This highway also features fast lane-to-slow lane U-turns.[2]

Overlaps: Semabok–Duyong, Kesang–Muar (overlaps with route 5)[2]

There are no alternate routes or sections with motorcycle lanes.

List of interchanges and intersections

Legend:

State District km Exit Name[2] Destinations Notes
Through to FT 224 Muar Bypass
Johor Tangkak 39 Parit Bunga I/C FT 5 Jalan Kesang – Tanjung Agas, Bandar Maharani Bandar Diraja (Muar) town centre
FT 23 Jalan Segamat–Muar – Segamat, Jementah, Tangkak, Gunung Ledang, Bukit Gambir
Southern terminus as FT 5
Parit Ismail
BR Parit Ismail bridge
Parit Ismail elevated U-turn U-turn – Tanjung Agas, Bandar Maharani Bandar Diraja (Muar) town centre
BR Parit Karang bridge
Parit Karang
JPJ Enforcement Station Muar bound
BR Parit Kemang bridge
38 Kesang Laut I/S J134 Jalan Kesang Laut – Kesang Laut Melaka bound
U-turn Southbound
37 Kesang I/S FT 5 Jalan Melaka–Muar – Sungai Rambai, Merlimau, Sebatu Northern terminus as FT 5
Southern terminus as FT 19
BR Sungai Kesang bridge
Malacca Jasin RSA Sungai Rambai recreational area Sungai Rambai recreational area - Westbound
36 Sungai Rambai I/S M14 Jalan Merlimau Darat – Parit Perawas, Sungai Mati, Sungai Rambai Westbound
RSA Sungai Rambai RSA Sungai Rambai RSA - Eastbound
RSA Sungai Rambai RSA Sungai Rambai RSA - Westbound
35 Parit Putat I/S M19 Jalan Parit Putat – Kampung Gadong, Sungai Rambai
BR Parit Putat bridge
U-turn Both bounds
BR Parit Sebatu bridge
34A
34B
Sebatu I/S M117 Jalan Permatang Tulang – Kampung Gadong, Sebatu, Permatang Tulang
U-turn Both bounds
33 Batu Gajah I/S M14 Jalan Merlimau Darat – Batu Gajah, Merlimau Pasir
32 Merlimau (North) I/S M25 Jalan Merlimau–Jasin – Jasin, Merlimau
U-turn Both bounds
31 Tiang Dua I/S M109 Jalan Tiang Dua – Buloh Lang, Batu Akar, Tiang Dua, Bemban, Jasin, Serkam
U-turn Both bounds
Central Malacca 30 Umbai (North) I/S M105 Jalan Paya Dalam – Paya Dalam, Tiang Dua, Umbai
BR Sungai Umbai bridge
U-turn Both bounds
BR Sungai Punggor bridge
29A
29B
Sempang Bugis I/S M103 Jalan Sempang Bugis – Kampung Bukit Batu, Kampung Balik Bukit, Sempang Bugis, Telok Mas, Padang Temu, Bandar Hilir, Henry Gurney Prisoners School
U-turn Both bounds
BR Jalan Balik Bukit overpass
28 Kandang I/S FT 144 Jalan Kandang – Jasin, Kandang
BR Sungai Duyong bridge
27 Duyong I/S FT 5 Jalan Melaka–Muar – Kandang, Umbai, Serkam Overlaps with FT 5
26 Duyong-Bukit Katil I/S FT 264 Jalan Duyong–Bukit Katil – Ayer Keroh, Bukit Katil
25 Semabok I/C FT 5 Jalan Semabok Malacca City Centre, Bandar Hilir, Historical Places of Malacca (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
Taman Semabok
24 Bukit Piatu I/S Jalan Bukit Piatu – Bukit Piatu, Bukit Baru, Bandar Hilir, Malacca City Centre, Historical Places of Malacca (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
23A Bukit Baru I/S Jalan Bukit Baru – Bukit Baru, Malacca General Hospital
23 Al-Azim I/C FT 142 Jalan Mufti Haji Khalil – Batu Berendam, Ayer Keroh, Malacca International Airport(MIA) , Malacca General Hospital
FT 142 Jalan Taming Sari – Malacca City Centre, Historical Places of Malacca (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
Pringgit
Malacca Sentral
22 Malacca Sentral I/S Jalan Melaka Sentral – Melaka Sentral
Jalan Panglima Awang – Malacca City Centre, Historical Places of Malacca (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
Tesco Malacca
BR Sungai Melaka (Malacca River) bridge
21 Bachang I/S M12 Jalan Bachang – Bachang, Malacca City Centre, Historical Places of Malacca (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
20 Kesidang I/S M3 Jalan Datuk Wira Poh Ah Tiam – Tengkera(Tranquerah), Klebang Beach
FT 19 Jalan Tun Perak – Malacca City Centre, Historical Places of Malacca (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
19 Malim Jaya I/C Jalan Malim Jaya – Malim Jaya
18 Pokok Mangga I/S M5 Jalan Pokok Mangga – Pokok Mangga
Taman ASEAN
BR Sungai Bertam (Malim River) bridge
Kampung Bertam
17 Pulau Gadong I/S M7 Jalan Pulau Gadong – Pulau Gadong, Tanjong Kling, Batu Berendam, Malacca International Airport
16B Batu Berendam Industrial Area I/S M128 Jalan Dato' Mohd Zin – Batu Berendam, Batu Berendam Industrial Park, Malacca International Airport
16A Bukit Cheng I/S M133 Jalan Bukit Cheng – Kampung Bukit Cheng
Kampung Cheng
15 Jalan Tangga Batu I/S FT 140 Jalan Tangga Batu – Bukit Rambai, Tangga Batu
14 Cheng I/S Taman Cheng Baru, Cheng Perdana(Eden Heights), Taman Bukit Cheng
13 Lebuh SPA I/C FT 33 SPA Highway – Sungei Udang, Sungai Udang Prison, Terendak Camp, Commander Camp, Masjid Tanah, Port Dickson,Krubong, Ayer Keroh
RSA Paya Rumput RSA Paya Rumput RSA - Northbound
BR Sungai Paya Rumput bridge
12 Paya Rumput I/S FT 19 Malacca–Alor Gajah old road – Kampung Paya Rumput
Kampung Solok Haji Dollah
Alor Gajah 11 Zarina Industrial Area I/S Zarina Industrial Area
10 Rembia I/S M145 Jalan Lendu – Lendu, Masjid Tanah, Kampung Kemian
BR Sungai Rembia bridge
RSA Rembia RSA Rembia RSA - Northbound
9 Gajah Mati I/S FT 191 Jalan Dato' Dol Said – Alor Gajah, Kelemak
8 Seri Pengkalan I/S M8 Jalan Alor Gajah–Nyalas – Machap, Selandar, Nyalas
FT 139 Malaysia Federal Route 139 – Masjid Tanah, Lendu
7 Jelatang I/S M17 Jalan Alor Gajah Lama – Alor Gajah, Durian Tunggal
6 Datuk Seri Mohd Zin I/S
(Pengkalan I/S)
FT 61 Jalan Datuk Mohd Zin – Tampin, Gemencheh, Gemas, Segamat
5 Paya Datuk I/S FT 191 Jalan Datuk Naning – Alor Gajah, Hospital Alor Gajah
4 Melekek I/S M132 Jalan Paya Dalam – Ayer Pa'abas, Lendu
Kampung Paya Datuk
Kampung Solok Sinda
3 Pegoh Industrial Estate I/S Jalan Kawasan Perindustrian Pegoh – Pegoh Industrial Estate, Honda Car Assembly Plant
Kampung Batang Melekek
Kampung Pereling
RSA Melekek RSA Melekek RSA - Northbound
2 Simpang Ampat I/S M10 Jalan Lubok China–Kemus–Pulau Sebang – Lubok China, Brisu, Linggi, Pulau Sebang, A Famosa Resort, Hutan Percha
L/B Simpang Ampat Craft L/B Northbound
1 Taboh Naning Roundabout North–South Expressway Southern Route North–South Expressway Southern Route – Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Pedas/Linggi, Melaka, Johor Bahru 3-way roundabout
Through to FT 19 Jalan Taboh Naning

References

  1. "Lebuh AMJ Bernilai RM505 Juta Mula Dibuka Kepada Pengguna" (in Malay). Bernama. 29 June 2007. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  2. "Jelajah Maharani Part 3: Lebuh AMJ FT19" (in Malay). Blog Jalan Raya Malaysia. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  3. Rasul Azli Samad (21 September 2012). "Biar lembu di Lebuh AMJ" (in Malay). Harian Metro. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  4. "RM5j diperlu naik taraf Lebuh AMJ arah Selatan". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 8 September 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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