Second Penang bridge to be ready on Nov 8 LED decorative lights and firework displays lighting up the second penang bridge during the Malaysia Day celebrations. The second Penang bridge is scheduled to be completed on Nov 8 as agreed between the concessionaire, Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB), and the Federal Government. JKSB public relations and communications deputy manager Azizi Azizan said the bridge was initially expected to be completed in September, two months ahead of schedule, but the collapse of its ramp at the Batu Maung interchange on June 6 held it back. To date, the bridge is 98% complete. “Construction work at the Batu Maung interchange is expected to be completed on Oct 8,” he said. He was speaking to reporters at the main navigational span of the bridge on Sunday night where 204 street lights along a 3km stretch were switched on to commemorate Malaysia Day. Members of the media were also treated to a buffet meal on the bridge. LED decorative lights along the side of the bridge, over a distance of 2.3km, were also switched on while a 10-minute fireworks display began at 10.45pm. The RM4.5bil second bridge, spanning 24km with 16.9km over the sea, links Batu Kawan on the mainland with Batu Maung on the island.
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