Kuantan Bypass, Federal Route 3, AH18, often called as Bypass Kuantan or Jalan Pintasan Kuantan is a main highway bypass in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Route background The Kuantan Bypass starts at Kuantan Airport South Interchange, at its interchange with the Federal Route 2, the main trunk road of the central of Peninsular Malaysia.
At most sections, the Kuantan Bypass was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.
There are no alternate routes or sections with motorcycle lanes.
History It was built in 1977 until it was completed in 1979.
The upgrade from trunk road bypass into dual carriageway bypass was begun in 2005 and was completed in 2007.
On 6 August 2025, Twin Box Culvert construction at Kuantan Bypass started and completed on 5 September 2025.
Accidents
On 9 December 2025, one man dead in an accident involved trailer and pickup vehicle.
Junction lists The entire route is located in Kuantan District, Pahang.
See also
Malaysia Federal Route 3 Asian Highway Network AH18 Malaysian Federal Roads system
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