Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia
Encyclopedia
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
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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.
Penang
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis, and the...
-Kedah
Kedah
Kedah is a state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The state covers a total area of over 9,000 km², and it consists of the mainland and Langkawi. The mainland has a relatively flat terrain, which is used to grow rice...
Border on Muda River
Muda River
Muda River is the longest river in Kedah, Malaysia. The river provides water supply to Kedah and Penang....
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History
It was constructed between 1955 and 1957. The bridge was officially opened in 1957 when MalayaFederation of Malaya
The Federation of Malaya is the name given to a federation of 11 states that existed from 31 January 1948 until 16 September 1963. The Federation became independent on 31 August 1957...
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.