Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Federal Route 143, also known as ''Lebuhraya Ayer Keroh'' or Ayer Keroh Highway, is the main

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highway that connects

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to the North–South Expressway via Ayer Keroh Interchange.

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, the main satellite town of

is located along the road. Lebuh Ayer Keroh used to be Melaka State Route M31 before being recommissioned by

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''(Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR))''. Before 1993, most of the road was a two-lane road before it was upgraded to a dual-carriageway in 1993 (Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza–Graha Makmur) and in 1997 (entire route). The Kilometre Zero of the Federal Route 143 starts at Jalan Durian Tunggal junctions near Ayer Keroh toll plaza of the Ayer Keroh Interchange.

Features

* Ayer Keroh Gateway Arch *

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At most sections, the Federal Route 143 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, with a speed limit of 90 km/h.

List of junctions and interchanges

References

{{Malaysian Federal Roads Ayer Keroh Highways in Malaysia

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Roads in Malacca