- Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia
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Sungai Muda Bridge
Jambatan MerdekaOfficial name Merdeka Bridge Carries Motor vehicles, Pedestrians Crosses Muda River Locale Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani Maintained by Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Kuala Muda and Seberang Perai Designer Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Design tied arch bridge Total length -- Width -- Longest span -- Constructed by Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Opened 1957 Merdeka Bridge or Jambatan Merdeka is a major bridge in Malaysia. It is situated in Federal Route
at the Penang-Kedah Border on Muda River.History
It was constructed between 1955 and 1957. The bridge was officially opened in 1957 when Malaya achieved its independence, 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 truss girder bridge.
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