Penang Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Penang, Malaysia

Penang Bridge is a road crossing with six traffic lanes that spans the strait between the mainland and the island. The structure combines cable-stayed sections with continuous girders and reaches a total length of 13.5 kilometers (8.4 miles).

Construction started in 1982 and the bridge was completed in 1985 at a cost of RM 850 million, opening on 14 September 1985. Its central cable-stayed structure was among the earliest of its kind in the world. Until 2014 it was the only road link between the island and the mainland.

The Penang Bridge Run is held here every year, using the roadway as a race course. Commemorative stamps marking the bridge's opening were issued by the Malaysian Postal Services Department on 15 September 1985, in denominations of 20 sen, 40 sen and RM1.00. The bridge also appears on page 58 of Lat's 1987 comic book Lat and Gang.

The crossing charges a toll for vehicles heading toward the island, while the opposite direction remains free. The speed limit is set at 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour) and the roadway stays open around the clock.

The central cable-stayed structure was among the earliest of its kind in the world when built. Malaysian comic artist Lat drew scenes set on the bridge on page 58 of his 1987 book Lat and Gang. Commemorative stamps were issued on 15 September 1985 in 20 sen, 40 sen and RM1.00 values.