Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia
| Sungai Muda Bridge Jambatan Merdeka | |
|---|---|
| Carries | Motor vehicles, Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Muda River |
| Locale |
 Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani |
| Official name | Merdeka Bridge |
| Maintained by | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Kuala Muda and Seberang Perai |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | tied arch bridge |
| Total length | -- |
| Width | -- |
| Longest span | -- |
| History | |
| Designer | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) |
| Constructed by | Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) |
| Opened | 1957 |
Merdeka Bridge or Jambatan Merdeka is a major bridge in Malaysia. It is situated in Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani (Federal Route ) at the Penang-Kedah Border on Muda River. [1]
History
It was constructed between 1955 and 1957. The bridge was officially opened in 1957 when Malaya achieved its independence from Britain, hence its name. The bridge was initially a 2-lane single carriageway bridge before being duplicated on another side for Penang-bound traffic to increase traffic capacity.
Features
It is a concrete tied arch bridge.
References
- ↑ Merdeka Day Special: Merdeka Bridge FT1 - Blog Jalan Raya Malaysia
Coordinates: 1°18′15″N 103°52′06″E / 1.3042°N 103.8683°E
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