Parit Sulong Bridge

The original bridge was the site of a famous battle during World War II.

The late Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim of Johor later officiated the opening of the bridge in 1930.

The construction of the bridge with the curve shape at the middle for the purpose of convenient passage for bauxite ore barge from Seri Medan.

During World War II, the battle of Parit Sulong Bridge between the British and Imperial Japanese Army took place on January 21, 1942.

In 1993 the Johor state government decided to demolish the old bridge and replace it.

The bridge in 1963, where Australian soldiers fought in the final stage of the battle of Muar against overwhelming Japanese forces. A memorial plaque commemorating fallen Allies was erected there on that same year.