- Cargo vessel carrying oil products struck the Sungai Johor Bridge at KM48.9 westbound along the Penawar-Pasir Gudang stretch at about 2.35 pm on Tuesday (2 Sept).
- No injuries were reported, and the vessel was moved at 3.16 pm.
- SDEB conducted inspections and assessments of the bridge and declared it structurally sound and safe for all road users.
- SDEB stated it will continue to monitor the bridge's structural condition periodically.
A cargo vessel struck the Sungai Johor Bridge at approximately 2:35 PM on September 2, causing concern for road safety. The vessel, identified as SMF Ixora, was carrying oil products when it lightly collided with the bridge at KM48.9 westbound along the Penawar-Pasir Gudang stretch.1
Following the incident, Senai-Desaru Expressway Berhad (SDEB) conducted thorough inspections and assessments. SDEB confirmed that the bridge is structurally sound and safe for all road users. SDEB chief executive officer Mohamad Yasrib Mohamed Shariff stated, "The technical team's inspection found that the Sungai Johor Bridge is in a safe condition and does not affect the safety of road users."3456
The vessel was removed from the site at 3:16 PM, and no injuries were reported. SDEB assured the public that it will continue to monitor the bridge's structural condition periodically to ensure ongoing safety. Road users are advised to drive carefully and adhere to traffic regulations.2
Pictures from the scene show the tanker alongside the bridge, highlighting the incident's impact. SDEB's commitment to safety remains a priority as they manage the aftermath of this event.
“The vessel, identified as the oil and chemical products tanker SMF Ixora, was moved at 3.16 pm after the 2.35 pm incident, with no injuries reported. SDEB CEO Mohamad Yasrib Mohamed Shariff said the technical team's inspection found the bridge in a safe condition, and the operator will continue periodic monitoring.”
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