Penang mulls converting undersea tunnel to bridge

Penang mulls converting undersea tunnel to bridge

Zairil says possibility of new design included in 2023 feasibility study.

Penang undersea tunnel still a key solution to traffic woes

The proposed Penang undersea tunnel remains a relevant solution to alleviate congestion on the first Penang bridge, according to state infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. Speaking at the state legislative assembly, Zairil said the tunnel would help reduce traffic flow in both directions on the bridge and surrounding roads by offering an alternative route for vehicles. “This will divert traffic to the unde…

Penang considering another bridge for its third link as an alternative to its long-proposed undersea tunnel

Penang is considering a bridge as an alternative to its undersea tunnel project as the island’s third link to the mainland. This was indicated by state executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari in his winding-up speech during the state legislative assembly yesterday, The Star reports. He said the state government is currently considering a proposal for a new design change that would instead have another bridge across the Penang Straits. Penang alr…

Penang could convert undersea tunnel into bridge, state assembly told

Earlier, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Third Line project will likely change its alignment and design. GEORGE TOWN (May 21): The s...

Penang may scrap undersea tunnel plan, says exco

The undersea tunnel project was first proposed in 2011 and was intended to connect George Town to Butterworth.