Our first time on the 2nd Penang bridge

Continued from A visit to Gertak Sanggul.

Soon it was time to leave the island of Pulau Pinang or Penang. As we want to return southwards from the southern parts of the island, it is best to take the Penang 2nd bridge.

A check on the Internet shows it was opened to traffic in March, that is about 10 months ago.

So it was not opened yet when me and family were last in Penang end of February last year. But we had a look at it from afar. Since then I made a promise to myself that I will take it the next time we came to Penang.

A check using Google Earth shows this bridge crosses almost 17 km of water.

The 1st bridge, situated about 10km to the north on the other hand crosses 8 km of water. So this bridge is about twice as long.

I wish I could stop on the sides and spend time enjoying the views. But I was told vehicles are not allowed to stop.

Anyway, to me it is a treat just to be able to use this bridge...

By the way its official name is Jambatan (bridge of) Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah. It is named after the currect Sultan (ruler of) Kedah who also happens to be the current Yang di-Pertuan Agong (king) of Malaysia.