Woodlands Causeway
Real-time camera feeds showing current traffic conditions at Woodlands Checkpoint and surrounding areas.
Travel Time
Tuas Second Link
Real-time camera feeds showing current traffic conditions at Tuas Checkpoint and surrounding areas.
Travel Time
About SG Traffic Now
SG Traffic Now combines live camera feeds and travel-time estimates with pattern-based forecasts derived from at least two months of historical observations. Data refreshes every three minutes from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) DataMall, Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM), PLUS Expressways, the Kuala Lumpur Command & Control Centre (KLCCC), and other official Singapore and Malaysia providers.
The site is an independent project built and maintained by Garreth, a Singapore-based commuter who crosses the causeway weekly. It was built after a single 2–3 hour causeway jam revealed a gap: live cameras existed, but no public tool forecasted causeway conditions, and Google Maps consistently underestimated wait times and did not differentiate by vehicle type. SG Traffic Now has been live since December 2025.
SG Traffic Now is not affiliated with LTA, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), or any Singapore or Malaysia government body. All information is provided for general planning purposes. Full methodology and data sources are documented on the How It Works page; the longer backstory is on About.
Choosing a Checkpoint
Two land crossings connect Singapore to Johor, Malaysia. Each has different approach routes and traffic patterns — picking the right one can save you 30 minutes or more.
Woodlands Checkpoint (Causeway)
Singapore's main border crossing, connecting to Johor Bahru city centre via the Johor-Singapore Causeway. Approach via the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) or Seletar Expressway (SLE). Handles the most traffic — cars, motorcycles, buses, and commercial vehicles. Best for destinations in central and eastern Johor. Busiest on Friday evenings (to Malaysia) and Sunday evenings (returning).
Tuas Checkpoint (Second Link)
Singapore's western crossing, connecting to Tanjung Kupang in Johor via the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link. Approach via the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) from the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE). Generally less congested than Woodlands. Best for Iskandar Puteri, Desaru, and western Johor. No public bus service — private vehicles only.
Plan your crossing
Forecasts, upcoming peak periods, and step-by-step crossing guides.
Forecasts — next 12 hours
Upcoming peak periods
Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on causeway crossing times, checkpoint choice, regulations, and how this site is built. For full methodology see How It Works.
How long does crossing the causeway usually take?
Off-peak crossings through Woodlands or Tuas typically take 15–30 minutes from approach to clearance. Peak weekday rush hours (around 5–9 AM and 5–9 PM at Woodlands) extend that to 60–120 minutes, and Friday evenings or public-holiday long weekends can push waits to 2–3 hours. The duration cards above show our current estimate for each direction.
When is the Singapore–Malaysia causeway busiest?
The busiest windows are weekday mornings 5–9 AM (JB→SG worker inflow), weekday evenings 5–9 PM (the SG→JB return flow), Friday evenings 5–10 PM heading to JB, and Sunday evenings 6–11 PM returning to Singapore. Public-holiday long weekends — Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Good Friday, and Deepavali — sustain heavy two-way traffic for 3–5 days.
What's the best time to cross to JB on a weekend?
For SG→JB on weekends, the quietest windows are 2–5 AM and the late-morning lull around 10 AM–noon at Woodlands. Tuas Second Link is consistently lighter through the day, especially Saturday mornings. Avoid Friday after 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM–noon, and any time within 12 hours of a Singapore public holiday. See the Woodlands or Tuas forecast for a specific date.
Should I cross at Woodlands Causeway or Tuas Second Link?
Woodlands is closer for destinations in central or eastern Johor Bahru — JB CIQ, JB town, JB Sentral — and is reached via the BKE or SLE. Tuas Second Link is closer for destinations in western or southern Johor — Iskandar Puteri, Legoland, Forest City, Senai Airport — and is reached via the AYE or PIE. Tuas is generally lighter; Woodlands is generally faster if your destination is closer to it.
Is Tuas Second Link faster than Woodlands Causeway?
Tuas is usually less congested per vehicle, but it adds 15–25 minutes of driving each way for most JB-bound destinations because it lands in Gelang Patah, west of central JB. The fastest route depends on current congestion at each checkpoint and where in Johor the destination is. The duration cards above show live estimates for both checkpoints in both directions.
Do Singapore drivers need a VEP to enter Malaysia?
Yes. Since 1 July 2025, Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme has been fully enforced for all Singapore-registered vehicles. Drivers must register with Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ), install an RFID tag, and link a payment method before crossing. Non-registered vehicles face a RM300 compound fine and may be turned back. See our driving from Singapore to Malaysia guide.
What is the three-quarter tank rule?
Singapore Customs requires every Singapore-registered vehicle to depart with at least three-quarters of a full fuel tank when crossing into Malaysia. The rule applies to petrol, diesel, and CNG. Non-compliance triggers a mandatory U-turn at the checkpoint and fines up to S$500. See our three-quarter tank rule guide for fuel-type details and enforcement.
Can I clear immigration with a QR code instead of a passport?
Yes, at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. The MyICA mobile app generates a QR code that car drivers, motorcyclists, lorry drivers, and bus passengers can present in place of a physical passport. Group codes are supported for vehicles. See our QR code immigration clearance guide for eligibility, setup, and what to do if the scan fails.
How accurate are the travel-time estimates and forecasts?
Live estimates combine LTA speed-band data with manual labelling and pattern recognition. Forecasts are built from at least two months of historical observations — typical behaviour for the same time-of-day and day-of-week. Both are planning aids, not guarantees: incidents, weather, and immigration-system outages can move actual conditions outside the range. See How It Works for the full methodology.
Where does the traffic data on this site come from?
Singapore camera images and speed-band data come from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) DataMall. Malaysia camera images come from Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM), PLUS Expressways, Kuala Lumpur Command & Control Centre (KLCCC), Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB), and Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM). Alerts are curated from LTA, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), and official media. Full breakdown on How It Works.
How often is the data updated?
Camera images are pulled every three minutes from upstream feeds that themselves refresh every 1–5 minutes. LTA speed-band data refreshes every three minutes. The SGD/MYR exchange rate refreshes daily, and Malaysia petrol prices refresh weekly when data.gov.my publishes the latest figures. Forecast patterns are recomputed on a schedule from accumulated observations.
Do you show alerts for accidents and closures?
Yes. The Alerts page lists current advisories sourced from the LTA traffic API, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's official social channels, and Singapore and Malaysia news outlets. Alerts are curated manually before publication, categorised as incident, congestion, or scheduled, and removed when the upstream source declares the event resolved.
Is SG Traffic Now affiliated with LTA or ICA?
No. SG Traffic Now is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore Customs, LLM, PLUS, KLCCC, MBJB, JIM, or any other Singapore or Malaysia government body. All information is provided for general planning purposes.