Penang Bridge

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The Penang Bridge (Jambatan Pulau Pinang in Malay) is a dual-carriageway toll bridge that connects Gelugor on the island of Penang and Seberang Prai on the mainland of Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula. The bridge is also linked to the North-South Expressway in Prai and Jelutong Expressway in Penang. It was officially opened to traffic on September 14, 1985. The total length of the bridge is 13.5 km, making it among the longest bridges in the world as well as a national landmark.

Bridge specifications

Overall Length: 13.5 km (8.4 miles)
Length Over Water: 8.4 km (5.2 miles)
Penang Island Viaduct & Approach: 1.5 km (0.9 miles)
Prai Approach: 3.6 km (2.2 miles)
Carriageway: 2 lanes per carriageway except in the central span where it is 3. Work to widen the entire bridge to 3 lanes per carriageway has begun.
Height of Tower Above Water: 101.5 m
Height of Bridge Above Water: 33 m
Main Span: 225 m
End Span: 107.5 m
Other Span: 40 m
Speed limit: 80 km/h

To monitor traffic flow and Bridge security, a 24-hour closed circuit television (CCTV) camera installed at 8 locations along the laybys and main span. The CCTV cameras are connected to the Penang Bridge Communication Centre to enhance traffic monitoring surveillance service for further improvement and to enhance response time to serve users in time of incident or congestion.
Categories: toll bridge
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang_Bridge
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Coordinates:  5°21'18"N 100°21'14"E

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  • The Penang Bridge (Jambatan Pulau Pinang) is a dual-carriageway toll bridge that connects Gelugor on Penang Island with Prai in Seberang Prai on the mainland of Malaysia. The Penang Bridge is also linked to the North-South Expressway in Prai and the Jelutong Expressway in Penang. Although there was much protest among some segment of the Penang population leading up towards the construction of the bridge, today the majority considers the Penang Bridge an essential part of Penang. As an admirer of the bridge, I have organised boat trips where fellow enthusiasts can view the bridge up close. To see photos and get more details about the Penang Bridge, go to: http://www.asiaexplorers.com/malaysia/penang_bridge.htm
  • hari2 pi keja aje mesti jambatan jemmmmmmm.....kena bawak roti ni...hehehehe
  • YOU SHOULD BUILD 2 BRIDGE
  • This is E36 and not E1 as marked by Google Map
  • This bridge is really great but It's make many accident..................... So Becareful
  • Yes, Drive carefully, too many accident here....
  • biar lambat asal selamat
  • ATTACK HERE!!! Then only can get new one...
  • 哈哈
  • best gak a..tol je tak best..hakhak!reduce tol!lallala
  • ha!everyday jam !! cannot drive fast
  • BILA TOL NAK TURUN NI... MANSUH TERUS PUN TAK PA...
  • Please post the average driving speed on the bridge here in KM per Hour with time slot please.
  • it will upgrade to 6-lane
  • So many day no use this bridge le...haha
  • Toll rate for motorcycle RM1.40 & RM7.00 for car http://www.penangbridge.com.my/bridgefare.php
  • patut besarkan lagi jambatan ni tambak pun tape
  • Since the extra lane openned driving across the bridge is not the problem it used to be, plus now seemingly safer for the motorcycle riders. Money well spent....
  • There will be "Penang Bridge Marathon on 20th November 2011" (annual event in Penang)
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