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.
The bridge was opened in 1938 by the Sultan of Johore, coinciding with the completion of Federal Route 1 from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Johor Bahru. However, during World War II, Allied forces damaged a section of the bridge to hinder Japanese troops' progress towards Singapore.