which gives connection to major northwest towns of Johor, particularly close to Muar and further to Segamat. Both Bukit Gambir and Pagoh exits also provides connection to Muar. The northbound Pagoh R&R is also situated here. Pagoh to Skudai The longest distance between two interchanges of the entire expressway lies in this section on Pagoh interchange to Yong Peng North interchange, a 42.98 km distance between both interchanges. As it also passes through Mount Maokil and surrounding hilly areas, a climbing lane is established on the section. The expressway finally connects to the Federal Route 1 directly via Yong Peng South exit, and going southbound both route runs back close in parallel until the terminus. Ayer Hitam interchange also connects to Federal Route 50, the central Johor main road which links the west coast and east coast part of the state from Batu Pahat to Mersing via Kluang as well as the ceramic town itself. The southernmost rest area for the whole expressway lies in Machap, just 2 kilometres from the Machap exit. The route then later enters the Iskandar Johor corridor starting from Kulai interchange which led towards Kulai town. The Senai North interchange links the expressway to the Second Link E3 expressway which allows motorists a direct access to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Bridge to Tuas, Singapore, as well as connecting Senai airport areas before going southwest. The main route goes straight to Johor Bahru proper. Skudai to Johor Bahru Closed toll fares ends begins and ends on Skudai toll plaza, with Kempas toll plaza uses an open-toll collection system. The route keep being linked to the parallel Federal Route 1 with Skudai gives main access to Skudai town centre before going southeast to serve a few towns in Iskandar Puteri and Johor Bahru city areas. The route is also linked with Pasir Gudang Highway (FT17) on Pasir Gudang Interchange. On the last segment, the expressway finally terminates at its interchange with the Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway and also the only part which links the route with Federal Route 3, the peninsular East Coast backbone. Both routes goes down to the city centre and links to Johor Causeway. Speed limits Most of the expressway enforces a maximum speed limit of . Signed exceptions include: when approaching any toll plaza from Sungai Besi to Bangi There are no signed minimum speed limits. Features The Sungai Besi toll