Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia

Merdeka Bridge or Jambatan Merdeka is a major bridge in Malaysia. It is situated in Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani (Federal Route ) at the Penang-Kedah Border on Muda River.[1]

This article is about a bridge in Malaysia. For the bridge with the same name in Singapore, see Merdeka Bridge, Singapore. For other uses, see Merdeka Bridge (disambiguation).
Sungai Muda Bridge

Jambatan Merdeka
Coordinates 5°33′49″N 100°25′40″E
CarriesMotor vehicles, Pedestrians
CrossesMuda River
Locale Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani
Official nameMerdeka Bridge
Maintained byMalaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Kuala Muda and Seberang Perai
Characteristics
Designtied arch bridge
Total length--
Width--
Longest span--
History
DesignerMalaysian Public Works Department (JKR)
Constructed byMalaysian Public Works Department (JKR)
Opened1957

History

It was constructed between 1955 and 1957. The bridge was officially opened in 1957 when Malaya achieved its independence from Britain, hence its name. The bridge was initially a 2-lane single carriageway bridge before being duplicated on another side for Penang-bound traffic to increase traffic capacity.

Features

It is a concrete tied arch bridge.

References
  1. Merdeka Day Special: Merdeka Bridge FT1 - Blog Jalan Raya Malaysia



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