Sultan Yusuf Bridge
The Sultan Yusuf Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Sultan Yusuf) is the main bridge in Hilir Perak District, Perak, Malaysia. It is located on Federal Route 5 crossing Perak River between Batak Rabit and Kota Setia. It is the third longest river bridge in Malaysia and was named after the 32nd Sultan of Perak, Almarhum Sultan Yusuf Izzuddin Shah Ghafarulahu-Lah.
Sungai Perak Bridge Jambatan Sultan Yusuf | |
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| Coordinates | 3°58′N 100°58′E |
| Carries | Motor vehicles, Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Perak River |
| Locale |  |
| Official name | Sultan Yusuf Bridge |
| Maintained by | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Hilir Perak Belati Wangsa Sdn Bhd |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | box girder |
| Total length | 1,300 m |
| Width | -- |
| Longest span | -- |
| History | |
| Designer | Government of Malaysia Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) |
| Constructed by | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) |
| Opened | 17 November 1988[1] |
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History
The Sultan Yusuf Bridge was one of the components of the missing link of the Federal Route 5 from Teluk Intan to Sitiawan, which was constructed as one of the infrastructure project under the Fifth Malaysia Plan.[2] Before the bridge was built, villagers from the opposite of the Perak River Kampung such as Telok Selandang and Kampung Lekir had to use a river ferry service operated by a nearby oil palm estate.[3] Construction of the Sultan Yusuf Bridge began in April 1986 with the total cost of RM27 million for the entire road project.[2] The bridge was completed in 1988 and was opened to motorists on 17 November 1988, resulting the full completion of the FT5 highway.[1]
Features
Batak Rabit Restaurant and Rest Plaza (R//R)
Near the bridge is the Batak Rabit Restaurant and Rest Plaza (R//R). It was opened on 1990. Facilities are available here such as parking area, toilets, food courts, suraus and playground.
References
- "New bridge to open tomorrow". New Straits Times. 1988-11-16. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- "Dewan Rakyat - Parlimen Keenam, Penggal Keempat" (PDF). Parliament of Malaysia. 1986-03-25. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- Lee Ah Chai (1988-12-15). "Bridge of mixed blessings". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2015-11-16.