Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia

This article is about a bridge in Malaysia. For the bridge with the same name in Singapore, see Merdeka Bridge, Singapore. For other uses, see Merdeka Bridge (disambiguation).
Merdeka Bridge

Jambatan Merdeka
Coordinates5°33′49″N 100°25′40″E / 5.563703°N 100.427852°E / 5.563703; 100.427852
CarriesMotor vehicles, Pedestrians
CrossesMuda River
Locale FT 1 Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani
Named for Malayan Independence
Maintained byMalaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Kuala Muda and Seberang Perai
Characteristics
Design Twin-span tied arch bridge
Total length--
Width--
Longest span--
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
Clearance above5.0 m (16.4 ft)
History
DesignerMalaysian Public Works Department (JKR)
Constructed byMalaysian Public Works Department (JKR)
Construction cost700,000 Malaya and British Borneo dollars
Opened6 April 1956
Location
Interactive map of Merdeka Bridge

Merdeka Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Merdeka) is a major bridge in Malaysia. It is situated in Jalan Butterworth-Sungai Petani (Federal Route FT 1) at the Penang-Kedah Border on Muda River.

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