The Public Works Department of Malaysia (JKR) and the main contractor Ranhill Bersekutu Sdn Bhd Co began construction of the bypass in 2002.

With the rapid growth in the region, the bridge is set to become a defining feature of the local landscape, and had to be designed with this level of impact in mind.

Ranhill also conducted a separate traffic study to ensure that the needs of the local community were being fully met.

Other features include a pedestrian bridge and the Parit Bunga complex interchange, which is the first of its kind in Muar.

At most sections, the Federal Route 224 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.