Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia
Sungai Muda Bridge Jambatan Merdeka | |
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Coordinates | 1°18′15″N 103°52′06″E / 1.3042°N 103.8683°ECoordinates: 1°18′15″N 103°52′06″E / 1.3042°N 103.8683°E |
Carries | Motor vehicles, Pedestrians |
Crosses | Muda River |
Locale |
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Official name | Merdeka Bridge |
Maintained by | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Kuala Muda and Seberang Perai |
Characteristics | |
Design | tied arch bridge |
Total length | -- |
Width | -- |
Longest span | -- |
History | |
Designer | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) |
Constructed by | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) |
Opened | 1957 |
Merdeka Bridge or Jambatan Merdeka is a major bridge in Malaysia. It is situated in Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani (Federal Route
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
- ↑ Merdeka Day Special: Merdeka Bridge FT1 - Blog Jalan Raya Malaysia
Coordinates: 1°18′15″N 103°52′06″E / 1.3042°N 103.8683°E
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