Parit Sulong Bridge, Steel bridge in Parit Sulong, Malaysia
Parit Sulong Bridge is a steel structure that spans the Sungai Simpang Kiri river with a curved design allowing vehicles and pedestrians to cross the waterway. The passage connects communities in Batu Pahat District and functions as a daily transportation link for the area.
The original structure was completed in 1929 and became the site of a significant World War II battle between British and Japanese forces in 1942. The current bridge was built in 1997 as a replacement for the earlier structure and has since maintained continuous connections for the area.
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor conducted a personal inspection of the bridge structure upon its inauguration in 1930, marking its importance to the region.
The bridge is more accessible during daylight hours and the roadway is typically well-maintained for vehicle and bicycle traffic. Plan your visit during times of lighter traffic for a more comfortable experience.
The curved middle section of the bridge was specifically designed to allow bauxite ore barges from the nearby Seri Medan mining area to pass underneath during the region's mining boom. This distinctive feature is less known today but reflects the area's former role in resource extraction.
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