Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah

Useful if you are heading south from Penang island to North-South expy or avoid first bridge traffic. Most people travelling to and from B'worth/Prai/BM area still prefer first bridge.

Great view. Good choice for local tourism for avoid heavy traffic jam at old bridge. route a bit long compare with old bridge, if you stay at south of penang island,then should be okay.

The Penang Second Bridge is a High Impact Project (HIP) launched under the Ninth Malaysia Plan. Bridge specifications. Overall length: 24 km (15 mi) Length over water: 16.9 km (10.5 mi) Main span: Length - 250 m Height clearance (above water): 30 m Great bridge

The second link into the Island of Penang, from Batu Maung & Bayan Lepas to Batu Kawan & South Seberang Perai and vice versa. The traffic here is also less compared to the first bridge. Even though, the distance is longer but it is less stressful to drive. The lanes are wider (highway standard) hence the vehicles are not close each other. There is the dedicated lane for motorcycle separated by barrier, so motorcycles and other vehicles are separated.

Nice.... Pic 2018.... The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge or Penang Second Bridge (Malay: Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah or Jambatan Kedua Pulau Pinang;) is a dual carriageway toll bridge in Penang, Malaysia. It connects Bandar Cassia (Batu Kawan) in Seberang Perai on mainland Peninsular Malaysia with Batu Maung on Penang Island. It is the second bridge to link the island to the mainland after the first Penang Bridge. The total length of the bridge is 24 km (15 mi) with length over water at 16.9 km (10.5 mi), making it the longest bridge in Malaysia and the second longest in Southeast Asia. China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd (CHEC), a main contractor for the second bridge was expected to start work on the second Penang bridge in November 2007 and complete the project in 2011, but the completion date was then postponed to May 2012, and later to February 2014. Construction started in November 2008. To reduce the cost of construction, its design was then modified to resemble the first cable stayed Penang Bridge. The bridge has been built with a large loan from the People's Republic of China to continue and maintain the economic relationship between China and Malaysia. The bridge was officially opened on 1 March 2014 at 20:30 MST and was named after the fourteenth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the late Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah and was assigned with the route number E28. The idea to build a second bridge linking Seberang Perai to Penang Island was suggested in 1995 by the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia's Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and the 3rd Chief Minister of Penang's Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon. In August 2006, the Malaysian federal government unveiled a plan to build the Penang Second Bridge in the Ninth Malaysia Plan. On 12 November 2006, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Penang Second Bridge was performed by the 5th Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. After months of soil survey work and test piling work, CHEC and UEM announced that the project was on track for completion in 2011. Construction work was expected to begin in January 2008. On April 2008, the government announced that the project was to be delayed by 9 months due to land acquisition, design issues, and also the rising costs of building materials.Newly elected Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng proposed a toll discount for any delays on the project and also expressed disappointment regarding the construction delay. On July 2008, Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi reported that the loan for the bridge risked being withdrawn if the shareholder agreement between UEM Builders Berhad and its joint-venture partner CHEC was not inked by August 2008. It was reported that there were disagreements between the two parties on the apportionment of the cost of building the bridge although the issue was expected to be resolved quickly due to UEM having a variation on the price on its portion. On 8 November 2008, the construction of the Penang Second Bridge by CHEC finally commenced. On 3 October 2012, media reports indicated that the bridge was 84% complete, and that the bridge was due to be completed approximately two months ahead of the deadline of September 2013. On 20 April 2013, the final closure of the cable stayed bridge at the main navigational span of the Penang Second Bridge was completed and thus signified the completion of the construction of the bridge and physically connecting Batu Maung on the Island and Batu Kawan on the Mainland. On 30 April 2013, the sixth Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak became the country’s first leader to use the 24 km Penang Second Bridge to cross from the island to the mainland to attend a function in Kepala Batas, Seberang Perai. The bridge had been planned for completion on 8 November 2013 and to be opened to the public by the end of November.However, the opening day of 8 November 2013 was postponed and the bridge would be opened to traffic on 1 March 2014. Source : Wikipedia

Just loved the drive on this bridge, missed it during my last visit to Penang in 2017. One of the longest bridge on sea I have ever seen. Definitely recommended. The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge or Penang Second Bridge is a dual carriageway toll bridge in Penang, Malaysia. It connects Bandar Cassia (Batu Kawan) in Seberang Perai on mainland Peninsular Malaysia with Batu Maung on Penang Island. It is the second bridge to link the island to the mainland after the first Penang Bridge. The total length of the bridge is 24 km (15 mi) with length over water at 16.9 km (10.5 mi), making it the longest bridge in Malaysia and the second longest in Southeast Asia.

Penang second bridge, very long and beauty sight.

love the drive on this 2nd bridge. the longest in SEA.. though the toll rates are so much higher but it's worth the while as traffic is smooth entering and exiting ...