The Penang Second Bridge is a new bridge under construction in Penang, Malaysia. It will connect Batu Kawan on the mainland Seberang Perai and Batu Maung on Penang Island. It will be the second bridge to link the island to the mainland after Penang Bridge. The total length of the RM 3 billion bridge is 24 km (15 miles) and will become the longest bridge in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd (CHEC) started work on the second Penang bridge since November 2007 for completion in 2011, but it was then postponed for completion in May 2013, as the construction started late in November 2008, due to the unreasonable demand from United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM Group) which caused the large delay. To reduce the cost of construction, its design was then modified to resemble the first cable stayed Penang Bridge. The bridge will be built with a large loan from the People's Republic of China.
The toll rate be fixed at RM9.40 for the second Penang bridge.
Bridge specifications
- Overall length: 24 km (15 miles)
- Length over water: 17 km (10 miles)
- Main span: Length - 250 m
- Height clearance (above water): 30 m
- Number of vehicle lanes: 2 + 1 for motorcycles (each direction)
- Targeted date to be opened to the public: November 2013
- Overall cost: Around RM3 billion
- Average time taken to drive from Batu Kawan to Batu Maung: 20 mins
- Proposed speed limit on bridge: 80 km/h (50 mph)
- Percentage of local contents to be used: 60%
2nd Link Photos by UEM Builder
http://www.uembuilders.com/localproject.p2x.htm
2nd Link Photos by Skyscrapercity
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=407209
The whole Batu Kawan island - 2nd largest island in Penang
2nd link connected to batu kawan
Batu Maung
LAND ACTIVITIES : Casting Yard
Marine Test Pile
Dredging Works
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