Second Penang link may cost less
By Rupinder SinghPublished: 2010/04/27

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The second Penang bridge project will cost less than the RM4.5 billion initially estimated and is on track to be completed by September 2013.
"We are expecting it (cost of second bridge construction) to be less than RM4.5 billion with the competitive open tender for Package 3," Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) managing director Datuk Professor Ismail Mohd Taib told reporters after a signing ceremony between JKSB with CHEC Construction (M) Sdn Bhd and UEM Builders Bhd in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

So far, over 100 construction firms have shown keen interest in the RM750 million Package 3 contract work.

"About 40 of those companies have submitted their tender for Package 3. We hope the board can sit this month and if there are no problems, we can start work for Package 3 construction by the end of May this year," he said.

Asked why the second Penang bridge project has been delayed for more than a year, Ismail said it was due to the "change in business model and funding of the project, which have resulted in a review of the contractual terms of the agreements with the financiers and the contractors".
The 17km bridge will link Batu Kawan to Batu Maung on Penang island and will be the longest in the region when completed.

Package 3 is divided into seven parts: The Batu Maung Interchange(Package 3A), the Batu Kawan Land Expressway (Package 3B), the Batu Kawan Trumpet Interchange (Package 3C), Toll Plaza and Administration Building (Package 3D), Toll Collection System (Package 3E), Traffic Control Surveillance System (Package 3F) and Mechanical and Electrical and Infrastructure Works for Package 3A and 3C (Package 3G).

Package 1 of the second Penang bridge project involves a RM2.2 billion contract work on the main span, substructures and foundation, which is expected to be completed in May 2012.

Package 2 is a RM1.55 billion contract for the construction of the superstructure, scheduled for completion in 2013.

Construction of the Second Penang Bridge is now 24 per cent complete and it should be open to traffic by November 2013.

JKSB is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by the federal government to supervise and fast-track the second Penang bridge project.

It is also a concessionaire appointed to oversee the construction, management and operations of the second bridge.

Yesterday's signing saw the award of Package 1 and two construction works to CHEC Construction and UEM Builders respectively.

Deputy Finance Minister Senator Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin, who witnessed the signing, said the mega project will not only benefit Penang residents but also those in the surrounding areas.

"Apart from the objective to ease traffic congestion, it will also stimulate the economy of the southern area of Penang, thus further enhancing the country's economic development," he said.

Source: http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/27/business/6134359&sec=business

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IJM wins RM350mil second Penang bridge job


PETALING JAYA: IJM Corp Bhd unit IJM Construction Sdn Bhd has secured a RM349.98mil job from Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) for the construction of the second Penang bridge.

The contract includes Package 3B: Batu Kawan Expressway which involves the construction of a 5.7km dual two-lane carriageway with a cloverleaf interchange and four bridges.

IJM told Bursa Malaysia that the construction period was 31 months from the date of site possession on June 28.

JKSB is a unit of the Minister of Finance, Inc.

The estimated cost of RM4.5bil may be revised downward due to competitive pricing, according to a recent news report.

The 24km second bridge will link Batu Kawan in Seberang Perai to Batu Maung on Penang island.

IJM CONSTRUCTION GETS RM349.98 MILLION CONTRACT
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (NNN-Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd announced today that subsidiary IJM Construction Sdn Bhd has been awarded a contract from Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd for "The Second Penang Bridge -- Package 3B: Batu Kawan Expressway" project at a sum of RM349.98 million.

The project involved the construction of a new dual two-lane carriageway of 5.7 kilometres with a cloverleaf interchange and four bridges, the group said in a filing to Bursa Malayia Tuesday.

"The construction period is 31 months from the date of site possession of June 28, 2010," it said.

Meanwhile, IJM Land Bhd said IJM Properties Sdn Bhd and Angkasa Gagah Sdn Bhd had entered into a termination agreement to mutually terminate the joint venture agreement for the proposed residential development on three pieces of land in Gombak, Selangor.
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^^ If its IJM then i have high hopes on them,their projects seem to be progressing well,thanks for the article anyways Hakz :)

yg mana nyata punya design...???
From the star

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The earlies design

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Bridge boost for Batu Kawan
Friday July 9, 2010
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THE development of Batu Kawan into a cyber city will be faster than Bertam, which is also designated for development into a cyber city.

investPenang executive committee chairman Datuk Lee Kah Choon said the completion of the second Penang Bridge in 2013 would spur the transformation of Batu Kawan into a cyber city.

“There will be a lot of work to be done for Batu Kawan after that,” he told reporters after launching the MSC Malaysia industry briefing and dialogue organised by investPenang and Multi Media Development Corporation (MDeC) yesterday.

Also present was MDeC general manager (states rollout and cybercities) general manager Wee Huay Neo.

Lee said Bertam has been designated as Penang Cyber City (PCC 2) and Batu Kawan as PCC 3, after Bayan Baru, which is PCC 1.

“Bertam’s development into a cyber city will be slower because most of the land in the town is privately owned.

“Thus, unless the private developers initiate development to create the necessary basic telecommunication and power infrastructure to attract investors to move in, Bertam’s development as a cyber city will be slower,” he said.

To qualify for cyber city status, a town must meet certain criteria such as having an available talent pool, proximity to universities and research centres, a competitive environment to attract investments and knowledge workers, and an information, communication, and technology blueprint to provide value propositions for the local eco-nomy.

There are 10 cyber centres in the Klang Valley now. They include the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Cyberjaya, KL Sentral and Mid Valley City.

There are six cyber cities in the states of Kedah, Penang, Malacca, Perak, Johor and Pahang.

On investments into Penang, Lee said that enquiries to invest in Penang in the first half, had increased 100-fold compared to the same period last year.

“We have spoken to electronics, solar power and medical devices investors.

“We are working towards getting them to invest in Penang,” he said, adding that the state government’s target for foreign investments was RM4.2bil this year.

From UEM website >
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An artist’s impression of the new 24km link,
which mirrors the existing Penang bridge in design

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Heavy machinery in operation at the bridge site at Seberang Perai.

RM2.2b loan for Penang 2nd bridge underway
Published: 2010/09/24







SERI KEMBANGAN: The Treasury is finalising a RM2.2 billion loan agreement to fund construction of the second bridge in Penang, said Deputy Minister of Finance Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai.

"There are still some hiccups we need to sort out. It pertains to legal issues in the agreement.

"As it is a cross-country loan, the parties involved are still in the process of deciding which legal jurisdiction is to be used as the basis of the agreement," he told reporters at the Second World Chinese Economic Forum.

The loan agreement is between the Export and Import Bank of China and Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Finance Ministry.




The ministry is the loan guarantor.

On the forum, Lim said it was high time for Malaysia to showcase to the world on the attractiveness and competitiveness in doing business in Malaysia.

In the first half of this year, Malaysia-China bilateral trade touched US$35 billion, a 67 per cent increase from the same period last year.

"China has become Malaysia's biggest trading partner, with total trade exceeding US$36 billion last year, overtaking Singapore, our traditional largest trading partner," he added.

Organised by the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI), some 500 delegates are to attend the two-day forum from Nov 2.

"We hope the forum will promote closer interaction between Malaysian entrepreneurs and think-tanks from China.

"We expect the forum will result in more joint ventures and two-way trading," said ASLI chief executive officer Datuk Dr Michael Yeoh.
-- BERNAMA

Penang bridge, airport projects on schedule
By Audrey DermawanPublished: 2010/11/02



WORK on the ongoing second Penang bridge project and the expansion of the Penang International Airport are progressing smoothly and on schedule.

The bridge project, which is scheduled for completion in November 2013, costs RM4.5 billion. Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) is the concessionaire of the project.

The first phase of the airport expansion, which is slated for completion in January 2012, costs RM250 million. It is managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (5014).

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said the government was satisfied with the progress and handling of both projects.
Nor Mohamed, who is also chairman of the National Action Council for Penang, said about RM175 million worth of contracts from both projects (RM100 million from the bridge project and RM75 million from the airport expansion) would be opened for tenders to Bumiputera contractors soon.

"I have asked both JKSB and Malaysia Airports to give priority to local contractors and they have given their undertakings on the matter.

"We want contractors in the state to reap benefit from projects in the state," he told reporters after a working visit to the Penang International Airport on Saturday.

He was briefed on the progress of both projects by JKSB director Mohd Ashari Alias and Malaysia Airports chief operating officer Datuk Abdul Hamid Mohd Ali.

Nor Mohamed said the second bridge project is now 34 per cent completed.

He said the airport expansion involved a new departure hall of almost twice the size of the existing structure, increase in immigration counters and carpark spaces, separate arrival and departure halls for domestic and foreign visitors and new baggage check-in system.

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xchantek la yg nih..
i like the earlier design.
please built it aesthetically!
the foreigner will awe and will further boost the economy.

SERIOUS??? I haven seen anything yet, only some few little boats there just now... :nuts:

because it's far from our reach, or else we rent a kayak/sampan, can go nearby to take the photo.

also you must know, it's not easy to build the structure to support the bridge. so, 24% completion might be the structure that they built under the sea, obviously it's not visible or else you pegi selam nearby there. :lol:

Penang Second Bridge

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Penang Bridge II (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moedie_shotz/5534644559/) by moedie_shotz (http://www.flickr.com/people/moedie_shotz/), on Flickr

looks just like the first bridge. Where is the creativity?

^^

no creativity with less money hehehehe

The early design has creativity. More like a parallel bridge:lol:

i like the early design too..
i think tat design approve by PM tat time rite...
why they change it??

^^ I dislike the previous design. to a certain point, i think it is obscene :lol:

the reason the design was changed because those viewing platforms will cause congestion on the bridge. another reason is that they are expensive to build.

Plus I think that it would be a nightmare if there are to be any lane expansions in the future.

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according to some local ppl, they said they r build the earlier design...huhu

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so..how is it going for this big project??

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THE 1st & 2nd BRIDGE (U/C)

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Concessionaire: Second bridge will be completed by November 2013
By JOSEPHINE JALLEH Tuesday April 19, 2011
Photos by WAN MOHIZAN WAN HUSSEIN
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Looming in the horizon: A view of the work in progress on
the second bridge linking Batu Kawan and Batu Maung in Penang

THE second Penang Bridge is 47.55% completed as of March.

The project is however 2.85% behind the 50.4% scheduled progress.

State Public Works, Utilities and Transportation Committee chairman Lim Hock Seng said concession holder Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) had assured the state government that it would catch up with the scheduled completion of the 24km bridge slated for November 2013.

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Workers building a scaffolding for the bridge

Construction works on the bridge started in late November 2008.

Lim also said over 700 workers were working round the clock at the United Engineers Malaysia (UEM) segmental box girder plant in Batu Kawan to produce 8,092 units of segmental box girders for the bridge.

“They have already moulded 987 units. A total of 28 units are already fixed on-site out in the sea with 14 of them on each side of the bridge.

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Completed segmental box girders stored at the plant in Batu Kawan

“Besides that, piling works are 84% completed while the building of pile caps and columns are 55% and 45% completed respectively,” he said during a visit to the plant yesterday.

Lim added that the two toll plaza buildings, to be located in Batu Kawan, were still on the design board.

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Latest update: (from right) Anuar briefing the visitors including assemblyman
Abdul Malik Abul Kassim and Lim at the segmental box girder plant in Batu Kawan

“We will also implement a green concept for the package to be environmental friendly,” he added.

Buildcast Sdn Bhd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of UEM Builders Bhd) production manager Anuar Abdul said there were 22 moulds and three factories at the segment casting plant.

“Between 12 and 14 pieces of segmental box girders are produced in a day and the process is a tedious one,” he said.

The RM4.5bil second bridge project comprises three main packages — construction of the sub-structure by CHEC Construction Sdn Bhd (the local arm of China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd), casting of the segmental box girder by UEM Builders Bhd, and construction of the Batu Kawan and Batu Maung exit and entry points and trumpet interchange by Cergas Murni, IJM Construction and HRA Teguh.

The bridge, which will link Batu Kawan in Seberang Prai to Batu Maung on Penang island, is poised to be the longest bridge in the country and Southeast Asia.

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Why cant this bridge be a 3 lane bridge from day 1?They never learn do they?

Why cant this bridge be a 3 lane bridge from day 1?They never learn do they?

On his flickr site, the photographer commented that the artistic impression of the bridge is the old design and the present design is for 3 car lanes each way.

on the other hand, there will be those that will say 3 lanes is an extravagance...

On his flickr site, the photographer commented that the artistic impression of the bridge is the old design and the present design is for 3 car lanes each way.

on the other hand, there will be those that will say 3 lanes is an extravagance...

Yea, and if 3 lanes + 1 emergency lane will be good enough..
And the number of lane must be the same for whole journey...

Why cant this bridge be a 3 lane bridge from day 1?They never learn do they?

who say they never learn? In future, when the 2nd bridge becoming congested (very cross finger it won't be like Johore-Singapore 2nd link whereby not much people wanted to use it), they can remove the car-motorbike divider, and make it pave to 3rd lane. Then, it will be exactly like present Penang bridge whereby motorbike lane is so pity...

who say they never learn? In future, when the 2nd bridge becoming congested (very cross finger it won't be like Johore-Singapore 2nd link whereby not much people wanted to use it), they can remove the car-motorbike divider, and make it pave to 3rd lane. Then, it will be exactly like present Penang bridge whereby motorbike lane is so pity...

It may very well be underutilized if the toll rate is any higher than the Penang Bridge. Most of the population in Seberang Perai still live closer to the existing Bridge. Dont even talk about the 2nd singapore bridge. Even the two new tunnels in Hong Kong is seriously underutilized and congestion in the old tunnel is just terrible all day long. The toll for the two new tunnels is significantly higher

It may very well be underutilized if the toll rate is any higher than the Penang Bridge. Most of the population in Seberang Perai still live closer to the existing Bridge. Dont even talk about the 2nd singapore bridge. Even the two new tunnels in Hong Kong is seriously underutilized and congestion in the old tunnel is just terrible all day long. The toll for the two new tunnels is significantly higher

The advantage of the second bridge is that it is near Bayan Lepas airport. The airport already has dedicated freight centre and industrial areas around it. Tourism wise, easier access to North Perak and Taman Negara.

Taken during the replacement of the cable...
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The advantage of the second bridge is that it is near Bayan Lepas airport. The airport already has dedicated freight centre and industrial areas around it. Tourism wise, easier access to North Perak and Taman Negara.

The only obvious advantage is, when driving from Penang Island to Perak or KL, if using 2nd bridge, we will save RM1++ through bypassing Juru-Simpang Ampat (or is it Jawi) toll.

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....semasa kerja melebarkan jambatan pulau pinang
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SECOND LINK
2011/07/12 By Lee Keng Fatt
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/pgbridge3/Article/

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Upon completion in 2014, the 24-kilometre second Penang bridge will be the longest in Southeast Asia

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will have two look-alike bridges once the second Penang Bridge is opened to the public by early 2014.

Upon completion, the RM4.5 billion 24-kilometre bridge is set to be the longest in Southeast Asia.

Those who have participated in the full marathons on the existing Penang Bridge can look forward to running on the new bridge.

Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) managing director, Datuk Prof Dr Ismail Mohamed Taib, said there were plans to hold a full marathon on the new bridge upon its completion in November 2013.

"We will hold the full marathon before the bridge is open to traffic. This is to enable everyone including foreign tourists and competitors to have a good view of the bridge, spanning from Batu Maung on the island to mainland Batu Kawan," he said.

Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was a visitor to the construction site last Sunday.

Ismail accompanied Abdullah on a boat ride to the middle of the sea to have a close-up view of the bridge under construction.

The two-lane bridge will not be straight.

"We have designed it in such a way that motorists will not feel bored while driving along it," said Ismail.

Motorists will pass by the southern tip of Pulau Jerejak and Pulau Aman as they drive across the channel. The drive time is expected to be 20 minutes.

Ismail said construction of the bridge, which began in 2008, has been accelerated with about 700 workers working round the clock.

"We have since surpassed 54.25 per cent progress mark," he said.

Ismail added that the contractors used high damping rubber bearings to prevent the bridge from being damaged by strong earthquakes.

"These rubber bearings are normally used in critical high-rise buildings. This is the first time we are using this technology on a bridge," he said.

Should be of different design from the original brisge.

Should be of different design from the original brisge.

agree!!! :cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

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Finally thanks so much Joo.

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hope it can be complete as soon as possible. hope the election will not affect the progress.

I am waiting for a birds eye view of the bridge cause it sure looks crooked as can be.

for me this second penang bridge is totally waste of money...

actually they have to build bridge near that bagan ajam and bagan jermal.....near to GT and TB.....

in the future cost of petrol is getting higher and how dare people want to waste on petrol travelling using the 2nd bridge with total in length 24 kilometres????
ans some more very far away from GT...

future port expansion maaaaa...plus the current bridge alignment is situated in a less developed area. Need to balance the development on the mainland maa..bagan ajam is already crowded yet wanna build there.

for me this second penang bridge is totally waste of money...

actually they have to build bridge near that bagan ajam and bagan jermal.....near to GT and TB.....

in the future cost of petrol is getting higher and how dare people want to waste on petrol travelling using the 2nd bridge with total in length 24 kilometres????
ans some more very far away from GT...

it is a good development. Yes as what mentioned, to make way for future port and future statelite township development:cheers:

Second Penang Bridge Interchange with Plus Highway

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Second Penang Bridge and PLUS Highway Interchange

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of course it's a very good development.... it will create a new growth corridor... high end near batu maung... and medium in batu kawan... now batu kawan has many projects liao...... but nuthin to worry.... the third link (tunnel) will take care of the north channel and it will cater the city of georgetown and tanjung tokong bungah growth area.... good traffic dispersal.... more population influx.... job oppor.... don't condemn... just support....island eastern stretch can be divided into 3 , north , mid and south... each region has it's own exit and entry.... how nice is that... more and more foreign and MNCs are coming into penang.... highest FDI in the ountry somemore... more and more property launches on the mainland... lots of people medium income prefer staying on the mainland as now there are lots of quality affordable housing area there... island is getting super expensive.... so we need good connectivity between the island and mainland... at least 2 links are needed... 3 will be awesome...

of course it's a very good development.... it will create a new growth corridor... high end near batu maung... and medium in batu kawan... now batu kawan has many projects liao...... but nuthin to worry.... the third link (tunnel) will take care of the north channel and it will cater the city of georgetown and tanjung tokong bungah growth area.... good traffic dispersal.... more population influx.... job oppor.... don't condemn... just support....island eastern stretch can be divided into 3 , north , mid and south... each region has it's own exit and entry.... how nice is that... more and more foreign and MNCs are coming into penang.... highest FDI in the ountry somemore... more and more property launches on the mainland... lots of people medium income prefer staying on the mainland as now there are lots of quality affordable housing area there... island is getting super expensive.... so we need good connectivity between the island and mainland... at least 2 links are needed... 3 will be awesome...

The third link will spell an end to the ferry service. Such an iconic penang landmark, but if it were to go, i agree. No need to harp on old memories because it is a loss making service. But shuttle buses to and from jetty should be provided or they use passenger ferry only..

there won't be any end to ferry service... doesn't look like it at all.. there are so many people who do not own a car yet.. during peak hours ferry is crowded... people without transport will still count on transport... and those tourist even local ones who enjoys the ferry ride still use ferry... only penang has such a huge ferry in malaysia, if not in south east asia...... so nuthin to worry... infrastructure is usually needed in developed area... thats one use... another use of infrastructure is to stimulate growth... the proximity of georgetown with a link will surely induce growth in the nothern seberang prai.. kepala batas, bertam and bagan ajam area.. sungai puyuh.... 2nd link is already stimulating growth in batu kawan and batu maung... kepala batas and north mainland supposed to be satelite msc city long time... there was a plan many years bk... but nuthin much happened... so le this 3rd link do it...

2nd Penang bridge ahead of schedule
By Marina Emmanuel Published: 2011/10/18
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/pbpb/Article/

GEORGE TOWN: Construction of the second Penang bridge is likely to be completed two months ahead of its projected November 2013 schedule.

Subject to weather conditions and other considerations, it was likely that work on the new bridge will achieve 70 per cent progress by the end of this year, Works Minister Datuk Seri Shaziman Abu Mansor said yesterday.

The bridge connecting Batu Kawan on Penang mainland and Batu Maung on the island will be the longest in Southeast Asia at 16.9km. Total estimated construction cost is RM4.5 billion.

"The dedication by the project contractors in seeing to the smooth running of the project may see it completed two months ahead of its scheduled completion," Shaziman told reporters after visiting the project site.

Work on the bridge, which will serve as the third link between the island and the mainland (after the ferry service and first Penang bridge) and set to provide better connectivity and accessibility to and from the island, began in November 2008.

It comprises a two-lane dual carriageway with shoulders and a dedicated motorcycle lane. Its design is depicted as a 375m cable-stayed bridge with a main span of 240m over the southern channel with a 30m height clearance.

The bridge is a joint-venture project between China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd and UEM Builders Bhd, with Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) appointed as the concession holder.

JKSB, which is wholly owned by the Minister of Finance Incorporated, is responsible for the construction, management, operation and maintenance of the bridge and has been given a 45-year concession for the project.

Full speed ahead
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/10/18/north/9716416&sec=North

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Good progress: Government officials and pressmen taking a look at the superstructure of the second Penang link.

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Work in progress on the piers of the second Penang bridge.

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Work in progress at the second bridge, when completed, will consist a total of 292 piers spanning 17km across the sea.

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Work continues on the superstructure of Pier 90.

from Mstar Online


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i hope there will be a third link on the north side between bagan jermal and bagan ajam...

i really hope that the third link will be the rail link between butterworth n georgetown

Y dont they build hanging bridge like San Francisco or Istanbul?

Y dont they build hanging bridge like San Francisco or Istanbul?

Suspension bridges are probably the most expensive type of bridge.

Besides, not many big ships pass through the South Channel, thus such height clearance of that of a suspension bridge is not required.

May be in our lifetime we can see one further south replacing the causeway ha!

I know right ,They should build something better and nicer
not that i complain

what are the final design of this bridge? same design with penang bridge?

this bridge is a necessity... not an extravagance... like warisan merdeka kl... no need to build nice nice... just build with a normal acceptable design will do... its a feasible project...

this bridge is a necessity... not an extravagance... like warisan merdeka kl... no need to build nice nice... just build with a normal acceptable design will do... its a feasible project...

I guess most of us don't mind if it looks "normal". What we do not want is a copy of the Penang Bridge.:cheers:

In my opinion, it is not hard or expensive to have it with different design from the first one.

Well, at least the new bridge is being built, not only to relieve congestion on the first bridge, but also economically, at least cargo can keep going out from the island to the port in case when the first bridge is having maintenance or congestion.

plus it has motorbike lane... technically it has different engineering design... most layperson including me cant make out the differences...lol....

plus it has motorbike lane... technically it has different engineering design... most layperson including me cant make out the differences...lol....

every single building in the world has a different engineering design. Even if you have two identical buildings, engineering design will be different.

back to the bridge, i hope it at least have a different tower design, since the towers are the focal point when one looks at the bridge.

this 2nd Penang bridge does not benefit those staying in the north Seberang perai and Sungai Petani areas who commute daily to work to Penang island...

very far away and benefit those coming from KL and also in south Seberang Perai only....
24 kilometres is 2 times longer than the current bridge and i must bet you the Toll rate is much higher and petrol usage is definitely consuming.....

this 2nd Penang bridge does not benefit those staying in the north Seberang perai and Sungai Petani areas who commute daily to work to Penang island...

very far away and benefit those coming from KL and also in south Seberang Perai only....
24 kilometres is 2 times longer than the current bridge and i must bet you the Toll rate is much higher and petrol usage is definitely consuming.....

dont forget it also benefit the residents at north perak.

Thats why we need another link at norther part fo both island and mainland:cheers:

Once it gets to the island ,How far is it to the airport?

this 2nd Penang bridge does not benefit those staying in the north Seberang perai and Sungai Petani areas who commute daily to work to Penang island...

very far away and benefit those coming from KL and also in south Seberang Perai only....
24 kilometres is 2 times longer than the current bridge and i must bet you the Toll rate is much higher and petrol usage is definitely consuming.....

then the sp and north people will benefit from the less traffic on the current bridge and ferry. Who ask you to use the new bridge instead of current one if you live in the northern side of penang? Helloooooo...

the new bridge is just next to the airport. Very near. Well, not so near, you have to pass by queensbay and the bayan baru roundabout to go to the terminal. Unless they want to build new passenger terminal on the current advanced cargo complex.

And traffic from KL to Penang is very significant when you think of it. Well, at the end, both traffics from the first and second bridges will end up at LCE (Jelutong) highway.

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Once it gets to the island ,How far is it to the airport?

nearer than the existing bridge, i supposed

then the sp and north people will benefit from the less traffic on the current bridge and ferry. Who ask you to use the new bridge instead of current one if you live in the northern side of penang? Helloooooo...

the new bridge is just next to the airport. Very near. Well, not so near, you have to pass by queensbay and the bayan baru roundabout to go to the terminal. Unless they want to build new passenger terminal on the current advanced cargo complex.

If not mistaken, i dont think the new bridge need to bypass Queensbay as it terminated at the Batu Maung near the SouthBay part. hence it already bypassed Queensbay if heading to airport

then the sp and north people will benefit from the less traffic on the current bridge and ferry. Who ask you to use the new bridge instead of current one if you live in the northern side of penang? Helloooooo...

the new bridge is just next to the airport. Very near. Well, not so near, you have to pass by queensbay and the bayan baru roundabout to go to the terminal. Unless they want to build new passenger terminal on the current advanced cargo complex.

I really sure people will use the current bridge because the Toll charges and fuel consumption for the second bridge are more costly compared to the existing bridge....

We need a third link from bagan jermal to bagan ajam and need a speed ferry service not that snail penang ferry.....:)

We need better Speed ferry service between island and mainland and job opportunities must be equal on both sides..

Currently,people opt to seek job on the island rather than the mainland and this scenario is not good....

^^ I don't think the 2nd bridge will be underutilised. if it does, the only reason i can think of is the toll.

BTW, one can get to the airport from the permatang damar laut road or through the factories.

^^ I don't think the 2nd bridge will be underutilised. if it does, the only reason i can think of is the toll.

BTW, one can get to the airport from the permatang damar laut road or through the factories.

That's quite a long detour isn't it. Coupled with narrow roads and kampungs. Unless they can build an underpass. Hehe.

But i think they should come with new ruling for lorries from the south to use the new bridge because most air cargo will have to pass though the second advance cargo complex so if they come though new bridge it will be shorter route for them.

once the second bridge reaches the island... taman ai ping i s rite opposite.... whichever way u go... u will be block by the runway.... so either right or left.... right will be a smooth road through few blocks of factory then u'll reach near osram i think of jb free zone office... or slightly longer thru usual mainroad coming to the big roundabout then 9 o'clock... or left thru smaller road but not that congested thru permatang dmar laut then bayan lepas old town shrinking traffic light junction and then the airport...

sadly no smooth direct road to the airport.... an underpass shud be good.... maybe LGE shud include such underpass in his 8billion plan for traffic solution.... im sure a bypass could be completed by the time the bridge is ready... correct me if im wrong

the bridge presence is good already. I think it will be a hit for lorries and trucks as they can go straight into the cargo center because it is located on that side. For cars they have to go through the route you mention, if they are from the south then its fine.

Can someone put up a map of the actual location please. TQ.

^^Are u asking for this?

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Good enough ,TQ so much.I would love to see a clearer map once the bridge gets to the island and its proximity to the airport please:)

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What the purpose having this 24 kilometres long bridge?

Paying more on toll charges and also FUEL consumption...

What the purpose having this 24 kilometres long bridge?

Paying more on toll charges and also FUEL consumption...

The answer is simple. If I am from Batu Kawan and need to take flight at the Penang airport. I would rather waste my money on still undecided toll rate and fuel for a 24km stretch of this new bridge instead of drive up north to the old bridge, pay toll and 'save' petrol for a 37km journey.:bash:

p/s: why don't you read more instead of just simply bashing what ever that is being done within Penang for the sake of bashing.:ohno:

What the purpose having this 24 kilometres long bridge?

Paying more on toll charges and also FUEL consumption...

Traffic during rush hour is horrible. This link will give alternative to motorist from the south to go to Penang Island. They save more on mileage because the second link exit (under construction) is about 20 km from the Juru toll.

Alas, i think your question is only to provoke the hardcore Penangites.

The answer is simple. If I am from Batu Kawan and need to take flight at the Penang airport. I would rather waste my money on still undecided toll rate and fuel for a 24km stretch of this new bridge instead of drive up north to the old bridge, pay toll and 'save' petrol for a 37km journey.:bash:

p/s: why don't you read more instead of just simply bashing what ever that is being done within Penang for the sake of bashing.:ohno:

This project is not realistic at all....
It will only heavily used during school holidays season and for cargo only..

still the toll rate is killing penangites that is on the mainland...
I eagerly waited for the 6.5 kilomtre link tunnel instead of this long bridge with lots of FUEL consumption and mileage..

Luckily I move to KL next to LRT station....hahahahhaaaa

What the purpose having this 24 kilometres long bridge?

Paying more on toll charges and also FUEL consumption...

^^stupid question...

^^stupid question...

Stupid what?
its fact and common sense....

U are defending Penang for what?
just accept la...

This project is not realistic at all....
It will only heavily used during school holidays season and for cargo only..

still the toll rate is killing penangites that is on the mainland...
I eagerly waited for the 6.5 kilomtre link tunnel instead of this long bridge with lots of FUEL consumption and mileage..

There is a great need for another link between mainland and island.

Toll rate is less relevant, because most likely the toll rate is similar to the first bridge and people still have to use it. The point, is this bridge will provide easy access from KL to the southern part of the island, mainly Bayan Lepas.

The northern tunnel will serve traffic from northern area instead of the south.

Traffic from the south, such as Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh will benefit from the second bridge.

The 2nd bridge will potentially create new residential areas in Batu Kawan, offering another housing option for Penangites.

Stupid what?
its fact and common sense....

U are defending Penang for what?
just accept la...

More idiotic and moronic questions/comments. IQ = negative.

I have been reading greater KL comments on Penang and I have kept quiet for a while. But it is getting annoying with your silly comments. I find it insulting. This isn't the only Penang thread he is bashing.

Penang will not be like KL you cannot compare Penang and KL. Penang is unique in its own way and to say silly things about KL is better than Penang is utter useless.

The Second Bridge is important for Penang as it will be the life insurance of Penang. If anything happens to the 1st bridge there will still be another bridge.

It is also going to help Batu Kawan develop on the mainland. Better access, opening up new areas for housing/developing, im sure the benefits will outweigh the costs.

I have been reading greater KL comments on Penang and I have kept quiet for a while. But it is getting annoying with your silly comments. I find it insulting. This isn't the only Penang thread he is bashing.

Penang will not be like KL you cannot compare Penang and KL. Penang is unique in its own way and to say silly things about KL is better than Penang is utter useless.

The Second Bridge is important for Penang as it will be the life insurance of Penang. If anything happens to the 1st bridge there will still be another bridge.

It is also going to help Batu Kawan develop on the mainland. Better access, opening up new areas for housing/developing, im sure the benefits will outweigh the costs.

that fella have somekind of revenge mentality on penang. He hope Penang would forever not developed and not funded by federal (like most BN supporters mentality), and since he already shift his life to KL, he hope Penang would never outshine KL as if it happened, he might be regret his move to shift to KL one day...quite a selfish kinda of thinking:cheers:

More idiotic and moronic questions/comments. IQ = negative.

You have no right to say that to me..
If you are the moron maybe:bash:

I have been reading greater KL comments on Penang and I have kept quiet for a while. But it is getting annoying with your silly comments. I find it insulting. This isn't the only Penang thread he is bashing.

Penang will not be like KL you cannot compare Penang and KL. Penang is unique in its own way and to say silly things about KL is better than Penang is utter useless.

The Second Bridge is important for Penang as it will be the life insurance of Penang. If anything happens to the 1st bridge there will still be another bridge.

It is also going to help Batu Kawan develop on the mainland. Better access, opening up new areas for housing/developing, im sure the benefits will outweigh the costs.

Penang just small state just shut up...
KL is the best place so far..

I want to die in KL not Penang..
Land of morons

that fella have somekind of revenge mentality on penang. He hope Penang would forever not developed and not funded by federal (like most BN supporters mentality), and since he already shift his life to KL, he hope Penang would never outshine KL as if it happened, he might be regret his move to shift to KL one day...quite a selfish kinda of thinking:cheers:



I would not regret being KLites...
My house is great here with full of greenery and next to LRT station...

My selfish makes sense..
Not living under small state with unfair developement like Penang.:bash:

Well, 6.5km of tunnel from Butterworth is definitely better than the 23km bridge near Nibong Tebal. I'm not sure if the tunnel is connected to federal route 6 because if it is, chances we do not pay toll. IMO, having a tunnel is a thumbs up. Oh, and having a metro system integrated using the tunnel is also good.

This is getting out of hand and off topic. This thread is to discuss the progress of the Second Penang Bridge not arguing that KL is better or the project is a waste etc...

What the purpose having this 24 kilometres long bridge?

Paying more on toll charges and also FUEL consumption...

Your question has been answered nicely by TWK90. Yet, you still in big denial and even didnt acknowledged him for taking the pain to reply a Foolish question.




There is a great need for another link between mainland and island.

Toll rate is less relevant, because most likely the toll rate is similar to the first bridge and people still have to use it. The point, is this bridge will provide easy access from KL to the southern part of the island, mainly Bayan Lepas.

The northern tunnel will serve traffic from northern area instead of the south.

Traffic from the south, such as Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh will benefit from the second bridge.

The 2nd bridge will potentially create new residential areas in Batu Kawan, offering another housing option for Penangites.

More idiotic and moronic questions/comments. IQ = negative.

I think there is no harm to ask questions..there is no such things as stupid questions even if it make sense, calling other people stupid with low IQ not very intelligent.

Look at his attitude. He's provoking everyone. Mod, do something. Ban this guy

I think there is no harm to ask questions..

I think you got it wrong. Before asking a question, find out first. Spare a little time by browsing the thread or if you want a quick way, just google. If there is no convinced answer, then its fine to ask here.

Forum is made for discussion, not a place for Q&A session.

Dont you feel an answered question being repetitively ask is so annoying to everyone?

Look at his attitude. He's provoking everyone. Mod, do something. Ban this guy

I have made a report on this. Its up to them to take action now.

I think there is no harm to ask questions..there is no such things as stupid questions even if it make sense, calling other people stupid with low IQ not very intelligent.

Those questions are not valid ones. He has proved himself to be immature repeatedly and someone has to point that out. We don't need sorry asses like him to provoke others. It is alright to say what you think and believe, but to criticize without reason or basis is simply out of line.

Yes, I should just ignored it and not dignify him with a response, but cannot "tahan."

too bad this bridge is not being built six-lane!

that fella have somekind of revenge mentality on penang. He hope Penang would forever not developed and not funded by federal (like most BN supporters mentality), and since he already shift his life to KL, he hope Penang would never outshine KL as if it happened, he might be regret his move to shift to KL one day...quite a selfish kinda of thinking:cheers:

Bravo ! Bravo ! Bravo
To be honest ,KL & Penang are both completely different style .
you can't compare both

Penang just small state just shut up...
KL is the best place so far..

I want to die in KL not Penang..
Land of morons

The pot calling the kettle black
You just too dumb to let people to take you serious
if I were you I would rather jump off the building anyday

too bad this bridge is not being built six-lane!

I was wondering the same too. If it's three lane then it will be good for at least 20 years without major additional lane upgrade like the one done at the current bridge.

It will be better if they build empty lanes for future rail connection to the island.

I was wondering the same too. If it's three lane then it will be good for at least 20 years without major additional lane upgrade like the one done at the current bridge.

It will be better if they build empty lanes for future rail connection to the island.

Having rail connection on 2nd bridge is not ideal. If there is rail link between island and mainland, it should start from KTM station in Butterworth.

too bad this bridge is not being built six-lane!

Lots of people having the same question, however, SPAD said already planned ahead:bash:

Stupid what?
its fact and common sense....

U are defending Penang for what?
just accept la...

Your argument is utterly stupid and mundane. Overall economics have to be taken into account when users decide which link to use. Both bridges are quite far from each other on the mainland and they are intended to serve different areas.

Ive seen many KL idiots who rather spend 1 hour getting stuck on the Federal Highway just because it is toll free and they congragulated themselves for saving RM1 - Rm3 in toll using SPRINT, NPE , Penchala Link ETC. They are too stupid to realize that 1 hour extra in standstill traffic will cost them more than RM3 in extra fuel plus wear and tear unless they are driving a manual small car. Does saving toll justify that kind of argument? I hope you see for yourself

Lots of people having the same question, however, SPAD said already planned ahead:bash:

SPAD has nothing to do with the bridge. SPAD is in charge of public transport.

Having rail connection on 2nd bridge is not ideal. If there is rail link between island and mainland, it should start from KTM station in Butterworth.

You guys can appeal to new tunnel project to have rail track included.
1st, it is shorter.
2md, it is nearer to Butterworth to connect to KTM/ETS/Sentral station.

Isn't it that in HK geometric point of view, MRT links between Central (most prosperous area on HK Island -> Georgetown's Gurney) and Tsimtsatsui (Bagan near to Butterworth).

It can be considered. Even if SPAD do not allow MRT or LRT build in Penang, Penang gov can reserve that rail lane to become BRT lane. Since Penang gov has cooperated well with Rapid PG.

Penang just small state just shut up...
KL is the best place so far..
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[SIZE="7"]I want to die in KL not Penang.
Land of morons

Good news for penangites

Good news for penangites

Good ler...
KL my place...my new destiny....:)

haha KL is ur cemetery... just die there la... who is stopping you.... KL definitely have lesser intellectual people than Penang....it's a known fact n issue... KL is a place where all those purely materialistic people with no integrity and who just sell themselves out to become the slave to the stupid federal govt system flock.... KL is following the standard lifestyle trying to be like other capital cities... no uniqueness at all. Unlike Penang which has both modern fast living and laid-back full of unique heritageous cultural living co-existing in one place. u can't get that anywhere arnd this region nowadays.... i just came bk frm singapore... it's also the same bullshit like KL..... everyone there lives standard puppets trying to be westernised all the time.... total bullshit... that is not life... that is total fake rubbish... stop arguing in this thread.... this place is for Penang second link..... if u wanna ask question, ask responsibly.... do ur own homework before anything....

Do u have to bash all klites because u are mad with a kl loving penangnite

Do u have to bash all klites because u are mad with a kl loving penangnite

he already admit he is not penangite anymore, somemore, how u sure he is penangite?:cheers:

haha KL is ur cemetery... just die there la... who is stopping you.... KL definitely have lesser intellectual people than Penang....it's a known fact n issue... KL is a place where all those purely materialistic people with no integrity and who just sell themselves out to become the slave to the stupid federal govt system flock.... KL is following the standard lifestyle trying to be like other capital cities... no uniqueness at all. Unlike Penang which has both modern fast living and laid-back full of unique heritageous cultural living co-existing in one place. u can't get that anywhere arnd this region nowadays.... i just came bk frm singapore... it's also the same bullshit like KL..... everyone there lives standard puppets trying to be westernised all the time.... total bullshit... that is not life... that is total fake rubbish... stop arguing in this thread.... this place is for Penang second link..... if u wanna ask question, ask responsibly.... do ur own homework before anything....

:applause:

haha KL is ur cemetery... just die there la... who is stopping you.... KL definitely have lesser intellectual people than Penang....it's a known fact n issue... KL is a place where all those purely materialistic people with no integrity and who just sell themselves out to become the slave to the stupid federal govt system flock.... KL is following the standard lifestyle trying to be like other capital cities... no uniqueness at all. Unlike Penang which has both modern fast living and laid-back full of unique heritageous cultural living co-existing in one place. u can't get that anywhere arnd this region nowadays.... i just came bk frm singapore... it's also the same bullshit like KL..... everyone there lives standard puppets trying to be westernised all the time.... total bullshit... that is not life... that is total fake rubbish... stop arguing in this thread.... this place is for Penang second link..... if u wanna ask question, ask responsibly.... do ur own homework before anything....

:cheers1::dance:Let me buy u the next round:cheers:

he already admit he is not penangite anymore, somemore, how u sure he is penangite?:cheers:

So i ask u this..does it a penangnite thing to dislike 1person in a vilage,taman or town..u have to bash the whole society is it?Innocent or otherwise

.just go report him to the mod lah.

So i ask u this..does it a penangnite thing to dislike 1person in a vilage,taman or town..u have to bash the whole society is it?Innocent or otherwise

.just go report him to the mod lah.

look clearly, is that fella having problem / provoking with all penangites but not another way round, hence, indeed, he is inviting it, lol:cheers:


open your eyes and make a more logical comment next time

Geez !
I was looking for a new update of penang bridge
Not about another topic about BEST PENANG vs GREATER KL

look clearly, is that fella having problem / provoking with all penangites but not another way round, hence, indeed, he is inviting it, lol:cheers:

open your eyes and make a more logical comment next time

He did..but the 7mil of us don't..

Ok.there another forumer..wont want to say who but 1st letter B 6th letter S.whose somehow have greater kl problem and provoking malaccan..so what is the appropriate way to deal with this clown? Bash all penangnite? What say u

He did..but the 7mil of us don't.. wow im glad penangnite aren't running the country anymore..coz if he hated 1person.hr gonna nuked the whole town..very civilized indeed

he hate the whole world not another way round:cheers: looks like generalised is your problem.:)

please stick back to the topic now. I rest my case

Errrr.. no new 2nd Penang Bridge pictures ?

haha...... anyway my fault that i forgot to include the word 'majority'...
i din mean all klites and selangorean.... but majority of them... there are exceptions too... sorry again.... but anyway my statement still stands rigid and steady.... MAJORITY of klites shud start using their brains more and think in a more wise manner... not living like a zombie autopilot... not voicing out against corrupted or distorted system and development... their eyes are kept closed.... getting all exited with high end development and thinking that those are real development... they dissociate themselves from 'human'ness and gets tethered to mainstream lifestyle.... no culture... no integrity... no quality...

Errrr.. no new 2nd Penang Bridge pictures ?

Read the technical presentation from the gentlemen, especially 1st presentation. You should know why 2nd bridge is being chosen. And, the other option for northern route (which Penang CM is proposed now) and middle route are also listed in detail.

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134&Itemid=215

Read the technical presentation from the gentlemen, especially 1st presentation. You should know why 2nd bridge is being chosen. And, the other option for northern route (which Penang CM is proposed now) and middle route are also listed in detail.

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134&Itemid=215

Cool, nice source for updates. Thanks !

Read the technical presentation from the gentlemen, especially 1st presentation. You should know why 2nd bridge is being chosen. And, the other option for northern route (which Penang CM is proposed now) and middle route are also listed in detail.

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134&Itemid=215

thanks.. so the southern route is the most boring and most expensive off the three alternative:lol: instead of a marvel of engineering, cheaper and super cool half bridge half tunnel.

which one LGE gonna build the northern or mid section?..

thanks.. so the southern route is the most boring and most expensive off the three alternative:lol: instead of a marvel of engineering, cheaper and super cool half bridge half tunnel.

which one LGE gonna build the northern or mid section?..

Northern route.
Hehe, the driver who decided to use 2nd bridge will be having a feel of paying 2 tolls in 5 mins (1 for new exit from PLUS, and another one for 2nd link just after 1 km, I think).

Anyway, the analysis of traffic volume is quite honest, which target absorb merely 20% from 1st bridge. :P

quite honest eh... lol... at least...

Penang Second Bridge website

The Batu Kawan Toll Plaza

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/1.0%20overall%20second%20penang%20bridge%20%20perspective.jpg

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/1.0.1%20pb2x%201.jpg

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/1.0.2%20pb2x%202.jpg

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/1.1%20admin%20building%20%20view%201.jpg

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/1.3%20admin%20building%20view%203.jpg

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/1.0.4%20pb2x%204.jpg

Plus Toll Plaza

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/2.0%20overall%20plus%20toll%20plaza%20perspective.jpg

To be Honest .Not a fan of the design

i hope im the first one of the public to use it when it opens... ;)

just dont let the opportunist mahathir drive proton through the bridge again to make false self promotion that he is the hero behind the 1st bridge, indeed, he did nothing for the 1st penang bridge at all, thats a fact that mahathir's followers cannot accept

just dont let the opportunist mahathir drive proton through the bridge again to make false self promotion that he is the hero behind the 1st bridge, indeed, he did nothing for the 1st penang bridge at all, thats a fact that mahathir's followers cannot accept

In fact he did nothing for Penang during his draconian rule. Penang literally went into a state of hibernation for at least 20 years!

In fact he did nothing for Penang during his draconian rule. Penang literally went into a state of hibernation for at least 20 years!

That is what he wanted! and he indirectly causes BN partner component in Penang lost after >18 years penangites votes for BN under Tsu Koon...no Penangites can continue vote them if BN did nothing for penangites after such a long period:cheers:

I guess mahathir wanna shrinken its BN partners power especially Gerakan, but never thought it end up lost to PR:cheers:

^^^

yamn...

Northern route.
Hehe, the driver who decided to use 2nd bridge will be having a feel of paying 2 tolls in 5 mins (1 for new exit from PLUS, and another one for 2nd link just after 1 km, I think).

Anyway, the analysis of traffic volume is quite honest, which target absorb merely 20% from 1st bridge. :P

if northern route, then PORR is a must, if not massive jam inside the tunnel

nice

Plus Toll Plaza

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/2.0%20overall%20plus%20toll%20plaza%20perspective.jpg

This just a diagram...
not promising indeed...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6758394331_9eba925d1a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hesome/6758394331/)
SECOND BRIDGE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hesome/6758394331/) by HeSoMe CollectionS (http://www.flickr.com/people/hesome/), on Flickr

why not promising? Looks ok to me. Different compared to the normal triangle roof design.

looks modern...resembles the one in Sydney. imagine your car is the ship approaching the...toll plazas. bummer!

yeah..the design looks better than the others toll plaza..

Second Penang link to be ready sooner
Wednesday February 1, 2012
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/2/1/north/10613101&sec=North

GEORGE TOWN: The second Penang bridge is 3% ahead of schedule and is expected to be ready by October next year, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

He said the construction work was proceeding well.

“Although the bridge was expected to be ready in 2014, it is now expected to be completed earlier based on the progress of construction,” he said at a press conference here yesterday.

Lim said that according to completion schedule, the progress of construction was supposed to be 67.71% but it had reached 70.7%.

In October last year, Works Minister Datuk Seri Shaziman Abu Mansor had said the bridge was 65% completed and expected to be ready earlier than its November 2013 deadline.

He expressed confidence the project would be ready two months earlier than scheduled.

On another matter, Lim said the handing out of white ang pow during Perkasa’s Chinese New Year open house at Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, was an insult to the Chinese community.

More idiotic and moronic questions/comments. IQ = negative.

hahaha... good one... just leave this Greater KL moron alone.... no need to entertain him... we all know KL is flooded with this type of negative IQ level people asking stupid and absurd question... all they know is Iphone and facebook.... intellectual people in KL is too little... most of them are with half-developed brain with cognition growth impaired....

hahaha... good one... just leave this Greater KL moron alone.... no need to entertain him... we all know KL is flooded with this type of negative IQ level people asking stupid and absurd question... all they know is Iphone and facebook.... intellectual people in KL is too little... most of them are with half-developed brain with cognition growth impaired....

And that goes with you. You say everyone in Greater KL only knows Facebook and iPhone. What about you? You are from Greater KL so you are implying that everyone from there is stupid and half developed brain. So watch what you comment before posting it here!

hahaha... good one... just leave this Greater KL moron alone.... no need to entertain him... we all know KL is flooded with this type of negative IQ level people asking stupid and absurd question... all they know is Iphone and facebook.... intellectual people in KL is too little... most of them are with half-developed brain with cognition growth impaired....

I don't understand why certain people like to judge others so easily. It shows how we were being brought up and educated actually. Racism, fascism, religious fanatics, all these fall into this category. This is sad. It is important that we treat others as individuals, not as a category! :ohno:

hahaha... good one... just leave this Greater KL moron alone.... no need to entertain him... we all know KL is flooded with this type of negative IQ level people asking stupid and absurd question... all they know is Iphone and facebook.... intellectual people in KL is too little... most of them are with half-developed brain with cognition growth impaired....

Well, being a KL-ite myself, I agree it's a zombie city and all, but unlike Penang, we can't vote for a state government, in case you didn't know. Contrary to what you may think us as Federal Govt. "slaves", 10 out of 11 parliamentary constituencies are from Pakatan, won in 2008, but it's a FEDERAL Territory, so no matter the outcome, the FEDERAL Govt. controls KL. S'gor is a different story altogether.

And just because of that you hate KL? It happens to most capitals in the world you know, globalisation of it, for any capital (save the newly created ones like Brasilia of Brazil, Canberra of Aus or Naypidaw of Myanmar) and with globalisation comes many pros, but cons like you detest too, like KL's lost heritage.

Well, hatred shouldn't have a place here and best we be grateful that our country has both worlds. :)

Now, how much are the toll charges for the bridge?:lol:

Now, how much are the toll charges for the bridge?:lol:

Since this entrance of the toll is at mainland. And the interchange is also located at the PLUS Highway. We can assume regardless of where you last exit. Example: From Kuala Kangsar to the interchange maybe costs around like RM11.

^^ But after that, when you approach the bridge, there is an independent toll again to be paid rite? After the Juru toll, if you head towards the island. I think its RM7 to be paid one way in and free as you leave the island

Plus Toll Plaza

http://www.jambatankedua.com.my/webv1/images/stories/tollplaza2/2.0%20overall%20plus%20toll%20plaza%20perspective.jpg

im tired of suspension roof for toll plaza..its an eyesore for me. it already happened on LEKAS highway toll design and i really hate it, looks messy! :bash:

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Pajam toll Plaza@Kajang Seremban highway (LEKAS)

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/12/18/f_25m_adda40e.jpg

Entrance to Kajang Seremban Highway (LEKAS)@Pajam Toll, Negri Sembilan (opened since 22 aug 08)


http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/09/09/04/15/5015696_912x443.JPG

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/26284984.jpg

This is how I see the LEKAS toll plaza. Suspension roof just look like a suspension bridge

Nothing to write home about. Reminds of the rhyme " London bridge is ....." http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/555/tollplazawu7.jpg

But if they really want a suspension roof, i hope that they can just design a simple one like this
http://www.walterpmoore.com/images/projects/transportation/freewaysTollroads/projectsDallasNorthTollway.jpg
http://www.walterpmoore.com/projects/transportationFreeways/projectsDallasNorthTollway.php

^^ best ever toll plaza design :cheers:

Second Penang Bridge toll set at RM7 for cars
Published: Saturday March 10, 2012 MYT 4:30:00 PM
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/3/10/nation/20120310164538&sec=nation

GEORGE TOWN: The toll for cars for the Second Penang Bridge has been set at RM7.

Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Dr Ismail Mohamed Taib said the toll would match that of the first bridge.

“Actually, we want the fee to be lower but if we are lower, the first bridge will complain.

“The first Penang Bridge was supposed to increase (the toll) to over RM9, so we were ready to follow them.

“However, they have confirmed that they are staying at RM7, so we will also charge RM7,” Dr Ismail said Saturday after witnessing the installation of the last pier of the Second Penang Bridge which is scheduled to be completed in September next year.

It was earlier reported that the Federal Government had extended the concession period for the Penang Bridge to Dec 31, 2038 in exchange for a freeze on toll hikes.

All abuzz over second bridge
Thursday March 15, 2012
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/3/15/north/10919114&sec=North

WITH the hum and buzz of Free Industrial Zone factories on one side and sights of the Penang Channel on the other, driving on the southern end of the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway on Penang Island has always been scenic.

But over the last year, more interesting things have been happening.

Near the very end of the expressway in Batu Maung, concrete piers have been emerging in the sea, marking the foundation work for the Second Penang Bridge.

The 292nd and last pier was cast just last Saturday, paving the way for the 24km superstructure to follow suit.

With the completion date for the bridge now expected to be two months ahead of the September 2013 target, excitement is growing on the ground.

http://starstorage.blob.core.windows.net/archives/2012/3/15/north/file63zq4d2gwd4q33b7et3.jpg
Hard at work: Men on the job at the Batu Maung interchange of the Second Penang Bridge

General worker Mohd Tarmizi Yazid, 38, said journeys to and from the mainland would be much easier, especially for lorries and cargo freights.

“Things will be so much faster with a bridge on this side (of the island).

“Lorries and cargo vehicles have limited hours to use the first bridge and it has become very congested,” said Tarmizi.

The father of three, whose family has lived in Permatang Damar Laut, Bayan Lepas, for generations, said the price of land was also rising in the south of the island.

“With the bridge, more public facilities are sure to follow and I’ve heard that the price of our land is going up,” said Tarmizi.

Commuters from the mainland are also counting the days until the new link opens.

Penang Seagate Industries (M) Sdn Bhd manufacturing senior engineer Tan Soo Min said the second bridge could not open soon enough for her.

“If the second bridge wasn’t being built, I would sell my house in Simpang Ampat and buy a small apartment on the island.

“I’m so tired of the traffic jams on the current bridge,” said Tan, 31.

She said that currently, the 33km journey from her house to Penang Seagate via the first bridge takes her 50 minutes in the mornings, while return journeys after work take about one-and-a-half hours.

She said even though her journey to work using the second link would be slightly lon- ger than if she used the first bridge, she would take the new bridge as long as the trip was faster.

Tan’s co-worker P. Maran, 47, said the second bridge would provide an alternative for commuters.

http://starstorage.blob.core.windows.net/archives/2012/3/15/north/file63zq4blwpu9i4xbvet3.jpg
Progressing smoothly: Work on the Second Penang Bridge superstructure and cabled-stayed deck is two months ahead of the September 2012 target

hahaha angry people..... siapa makan chili mereka rasa pedas... :D

Well, being a KL-ite myself, I agree it's a zombie city and all, but unlike Penang, we can't vote for a state government, in case you didn't know. Contrary to what you may think us as Federal Govt. "slaves", 10 out of 11 parliamentary constituencies are from Pakatan, won in 2008, but it's a FEDERAL Territory, so no matter the outcome, the FEDERAL Govt. controls KL. S'gor is a different story altogether.

And just because of that you hate KL? It happens to most capitals in the world you know, globalisation of it, for any capital (save the newly created ones like Brasilia of Brazil, Canberra of Aus or Naypidaw of Myanmar) and with globalisation comes many pros, but cons like you detest too, like KL's lost heritage.

Well, hatred shouldn't have a place here and best we be grateful that our country has both worlds. :)

Now, how much are the toll charges for the bridge?:lol:

sorry for late reply.... dude ur diplomatic i think... u have a point.... but when we talk about a country it shud be one country.... if it's gonna be zombies in kl letting dirty tyrants control the federal govt and democratic penangites harness the democracy or cleansed political system in penang... it's imbalance... a country shud be ruled by one clean government in a uniform way.... all state shud have clean government... ur statement mentioning 'having both world in one country' im not sure bout what u mean..if it means that a country can have some 3rd world state and some 1st world state... i will disagree as there is no synchrony... it's not appropriate... nuthin against u but ur statement has some flaw.... thank u.....

And that goes with you. You say everyone in Greater KL only knows Facebook and iPhone. What about you? You are from Greater KL so you are implying that everyone from there is stupid and half developed brain. So watch what you comment before posting it here!

lol.... sorry for late reply.... i just said how imbecilic klang valleyans are and ur statement just proved me right...

i never said all klites and selangorean but most of them... MOST of them...
i'm in klang valley for now and it doesn't mean that i have the same mentality... i move around...

so ur stupid statement or retaliation is totally insignificant... go and see for urself whats happening to those upcoming generation of malaysia and most of those scums are from kland valley.... it's because of the govt's stupid policy and stupidity itself... BuN government... federal fu*ks...... do some homework and observation before u say anything...

I don't understand why certain people like to judge others so easily. It shows how we were being brought up and educated actually. Racism, fascism, religious fanatics, all these fall into this category. This is sad. It is important that we treat others as individuals, not as a category! :ohno:

Good speech.... it's 'individuals categorized based on their integrity'
it's not wrong to categorize...... if u dont understand... then it's too bad... i dont wanna be quiet like u all... u all are selfish people.... im not... i want a proper change... i want a better country better place..... so i will voice out... if u dont like it... ignore

Good speech.... it's 'individuals categorized based on their integrity'
it's not wrong to categorize...... if u dont understand... then it's too bad... i dont wanna be quiet like u all... u all are selfish people.... im not... i want a proper change... i want a better country better place..... so i will voice out... if u dont like it... ignore

Don't judge others lest you be judged.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6876945072_e564d63bff_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69979968@N04/6876945072/

bila second bridge nak siap??

The progress is very good :)

cepatlah siap, tak sabar nak gi Queenbay Mall ni. LOL!

Hehe..reclaim a big island on south channel between png bridge and p2x would be soo cool!!!

Mybe i should proposed it 2 my high school senpai.could end up getting billions!!!

Ada R&R tak kat second bridge?

ada.... terjun je dalam laut and rest forever.... :D

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