Jalan Bahar

Jalan Bahar (Chinese: 惹兰巴哈) is a major arterial road from Lim Chu Kang Road to Jurong West Avenue 2; originally a Jurong Road/Lim Chu Kang Road link. It was opened on 9 April 1965 to connect the rural areas of Lim Chu Kang to the Jurong Industrial Estate. It also connects through the Pan Island Expressway.

Jalan Bahar
Name transcription(s)
 • Chinese惹兰巴哈
 • MalayJalan Bahar
CountrySingapore

Etymology

In Malay, bahar refers to a large lake or river.[1] A flyover also takes its name from the road.[2]

Current status

Besides the Civil Defence Academy, Pusara Aman Muslim Cemetery as well as the entrance to Nanyang Technological University campus at Nanyang Road, there are few ongoing developments surrounding Jalan Bahar. The road had recently completed its road widening project in late 2016.[3] The purpose of this project was to improve the current traffic situation and to support future developments and economic activities in the West Region.[4]

References
  1. http://dreamsmakeourlivesareality.blogspot.sg/2015/10/malay-road-toponyms-3.html#jlnbahar
  2. http://www.streetdirectory.com/sg/bahar/18774_1.html
  3. https://smartbuild.asia/projects/PRO_0008618-2GlK1zIh
  4. https://www.ura.gov.sg/uol/master-plan/View-Master-Plan/master-plan-2014/master-plan/Regional-highlights/west-region/west-region
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