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Penang
Bridge
 Penang
Bridge is situated in between Seberang Perai in mainland Penang
and Gelugor in the Penang Island.
It is an important bridge linking
the mainland Penang to the Penang Island. Built in 1985. The
pride of Malaysia as the longest in Asia and the third longest
bridge in the world measuring at 13.5 km in which over 5 km
is located on the sea. Built to withstand earthquake of up
to 7.5 Richter scale. Middle vertical span of 225 m which
allow ships to pass. It has a total of six lanes.
As concession holder of the
Penang Bridge, Penang Bridge Sdn. Bhd. (PBSB) is responsible
for managing, operating, upgrading and collecting toll from
the 13.5 km bridge
Since it was opened to traffic
on 14 September 1985, daily traffic volume has reached over
50,000 vehicles. Penang Bridge has contributed significantly
to the development of Penang both as a tourist and manufacturing
centre. 
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