In 1938 , the bridge was inaugurated by the Sultan of Johore in conjunction with the completion of the Federal Route 1 from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Johor Bahru. However, the Allied soldiers demolished a part of the bridge during World War II to stop the advance of Japanese soldiers from moving forward to Singapore.
In 1938, the bridge was inaugurated by the Sultan of Johore in conjunction with the completion of Federal Route 1 from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Johor Bahru. However, during World War II, Allied soldiers destroyed a portion of the bridge to impede Japanese troops' advance towards Singapore.