Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Penang, Malaysia
The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge is a 24-kilometer cable-stayed crossing linking Batu Kawan on the mainland with Batu Maung on Penang Island. The structure follows high-tech architectural principles and includes multiple lanes for cars and motorcycles on each side.
Construction began in November 2008 and the crossing opened to traffic in February 2014. The official opening ceremony took place on March 2, 2014, marking a milestone in regional infrastructure development.
The name honors the fourteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who came from the Sultanate of Kedah and held the office of Malaysian head of state. Commuters and travelers cross the link daily, connecting two different ways of life on either shore.
The crossing includes two vehicle lanes and a separate motorcycle lane in each direction. Around 100,000 vehicles use the link daily, so peak hours in the morning and evening are common.
National Geographic Channel dedicated an episode of its Megastructures series to this crossing, recognizing its status as the longest bridge in Malaysia. At the time of opening, it ranked as the second longest in Southeast Asia and drew international attention.
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