How long is the second Penang Bridge?

How long is the second Penang Bridge?

78,740′Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah / Total length

How long does it take to build the first Penang Bridge?

about three years
The dual carriageway toll bridge, which took about three years to build, carries traffic over the Penang Strait and links the industrial town of Perai in the Central Seberang Perai District of mainland Peninsular Malaysia with the George Town suburb of Gelugor on Penang Island.

How much does Penang Bridge cost?

The total cost of the Second Penang Bridge was RM4. 5bn ($1.37bn). The project is largely funded by the People’s Republic of China through the Export-Import Bank of China.

Which is the longest bridge in Malaysia?

Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge
Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge Named after the fourteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah, this bridge is the longest in Southeast Asia, stretching 24 KM long. It connects Bandar Cassia in Seberang Perai on the mainland of Penang to Batu Maung on Penang Island.

Who built Penang Second Bridge?

China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd. (CHEC) and United Engineers Malaysia (UEM) were awarded to design and build this 23.5km bridge termed the “Marine Bridge” with dual two traffic lanes carriageway across the bay.

Why is Penang Bridge curved?

The Bridge is curved on purpose to help reduce traffic accidents by discourage speeding. Beijing-based China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd (CHEC) won the main contract for the first package, which included the bridge and foundation works.

What is the longest road in Penang Island?

Officially called the Paya Terubong Paired Road, it spans 5.5km, with the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) building a 3.3km stretch.

Who built Penang Second bridge?

Who owns Penang Bridge?

Since 1994, the tolls have been collected by a private concession company, Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd, which has become a member company of PLUS Malaysia Berhad.

What is Penang GAT?

List of street names