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Smooth traffic at Johor Causeway, Second Link and main JB roads on polling day

JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – Traffic conditions on several major routes in Johor were reported to be free-flowing to mod...
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
PRN Johor: Trafik di Tambak Johor, LinKedua, laluan utama lancar
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Aliran trafik di pintu masuk laluan darat di sempadan negara pada hari pengundian Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Johor ke-16 berjalan lancar walaupun berlaku peningkatan jumlah kenderaan dari Singapura. Tinjauan di Plaza Tol Skudai mendapati, aliran trafik menuju ke negeri serta pusat Bandar Johor Bahru tidak mengalami kesesakan luar biasa susulan kepulangan pengundi dari ... Read more The post PRN Johor: Trafik di Tambak Johor, LinKedua, laluan utama lancar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 13, 2026
Traffic again halted at Gaganekhola on Karnali highway
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 29, 2026
Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Related coverage for "Smooth traffic at Johor Causeway, Second Link and main JB roads on polling day": Utusan Malaysia — PRN Johor: Trafik di Tambak Johor, LinKedua, laluan utama lancar. The Rising Nepal — Traffic again halted at Gaganekhola on Karnali highway. South China Morning Post — Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election. Malay Mail — In Dewan Rakyat today: MPs to raise LPT3 plans, crackdown on harmful vape products. Independent Online — MyCiTi Phase 2A expansion: Key road closures and detours for commuters. The New Zealand Herald — Traffic backed on Upper Harbour Motorway, Greenhithe after two separate crashes. Borneo Bulletin — Temporary half-road closure on Jalan Tutong from Monday. The West Australian — Graffiti artist in standoff with police on major bridge. UrduPoint — CTPL finalise traffic plan for Zuljanah procession in Begum Kot. BERNAMA — General : Melaka Plans New RM129 Million Road To Boost Logistics Network. The News Letter — Motorists warned of 'significant traffic disruption and delays' at Scarva parade. NL Times — Storm damage and lightning disrupt rail traffic across the Netherlands. Sweden Herald — Mile-long queue on Öland Bridge, several accidents in midsummer traffic. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Driving Over the 4th? Road Construction You Should Know About. India TV News — Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway inaugurated, check toll charges, speed limit, travel time and other details. KTLA 5 — Big rig crash closes 5 Freeway through Grapevine. Anadolu Agency — Russia suspends border crossings at railway checkpoints with Finland, Latvia, Estonia. India Today — No traffic snag, late start, longer route cost student NEET entry: Bengaluru Police. Metro — Trackside fire causes major disruption on UK’s busiest rail route. The Tico Times — Costa Rica Starts Bridge Renovation on Busy Route