Newly installed traffic signs prohibiting pedestrians and indicating a 50km/h speed limit have appeared along the Johor-Singapore Causeway, raising concerns among cross-border commuters.
According to a video shared on April 9, several workers were seen installing the signs along the Causeway.
The signs, which read “No Pedestrians Allowed” and “Speed Limit 50km/h”, have prompted worries among some commuters about possible enforcement and fines.
Some commuters ‘forced to walk’ despite knowing the dangers
Despite the long-standing ban, some commuters continue to walk across the Causeway, often due to heavy congestion and limited transport options.
Mr He (transliterated), 24, who walks across the border daily, said he has worked in Singapore for three years. He switched from taking the bus to walking about a year ago after repeated delays caused by traffic jams and crowded buses.
Although he is aware of the risks, he said he is forced to do so to save time and avoid being late for his 8am shift in Woodlands.
“If the number of buses could be increased, I wouldn’t choose to take the risk, but there’s really no other way,” he said.
Another commuter, Lan Zi Xin (transliterated), 31, said he usually takes the bus and only walks during special circumstances such as long weekends when traffic is heavier.
He added that he hopes a proper pedestrian walkway could be introduced in future, especially with the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link set to begin operations in 2027, after which the Shuttle Tebrau train service will cease.
