The link between Batu Maung on Penang island and Batu Kawan in south Seberang Prai is now scheduled to be bridged in April. “We
expect the second Penang bridge to be opened to the public by September
once other works have been completed and the bridge deck tarred,”
Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) managing director Datuk Dr Ismail Mohamed
Taib.
“We are targetting Sept 8 for the public opening.” Ismail said the project was ahead of schedule with 89% of the bridge’s structure completed. Ismail
was speaking to reporters after accompanying the Yang di-Pertua Negri
Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas to inspect the work progress on the second Penang
bridge.
He also visited the UEM Builders Bhd casting yard in
Batu Kawan, where the Segmental Box Girders (SBGs) for the bridge are
being moulded. Ismail said that the final SBG (8,092) was
expected to be cast on Dec 20, following which a small ceremony at the
site would be held to celebrate the milestone.
Keeping tabs: (From left) Ismail briefing Abdul Rahman on the bridge's progress during the latter's visit to inspect the project
Construction
for the RM4.5bil second Penang bridge commenced on Nov 8, 2008 and is
expected to reach 90% completion by the end of the year. Once completed, it will be 23.5km long, 10km longer than the first bridge. It will be the longest bridge in South-East Asia.
The
bridge also incorporate a uniquely designed technology known as High
Damping Rubber Bearing which is designed to withstand the effects of
earthquakes up to 8.2 on the Richter Scale at a distance of 300km from
the source.
Source: The Star Online - Tuesday December 11, 2012
By: Hafiz Marzukhi
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