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Barnama
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Penang MJLLS Converting Undersea Tunnel Into Bridge
GEORGE TOWN, May 21 (Bernama) -- The state government is considering a new design change for the Penang Third Link project from an undersea tunnel to a bridge across the Penang Strait. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said a feasibility study was finalised in 2023, to include the possibility of a new design, either a bridge or an alternative design. 'The feasibility study for this alternative design will be completed in the near future and the new design is expected to be finalised after the study is completed.
Malaysiakini
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Penang mulls converting undersea tunnel to bridge
The state government is considering a new design change for the Penang Third Link project from an undersea tunnel to a bridge across the Penang Strait. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairperson Zairil Khir Johari said a feasibility study was finalised in 2023 to include the possibility of a new design, either a bridge or an alternative design.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Penang MJLLS converting undersea tunnel into bridge
GEORGE TOWN: The state government is considering a new design change for the Penang Third Link project from an undersea tunnel to a bridge across the Penang Strait. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said a feasibility study was finalised in 2023, to include the possibility of a new design, either a bridge or an alternative design. 'The feasibility study for this alternative design will be completed in the near future and the new design is expected to be finalised after the study is completed. 'The Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) and all appropriate assessments will be carried out after the conceptual design is finalised,' he said when winding up the debate on the opening address by Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, at the State Legislative Assembly sitting here today. Earlier, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Third Line project will likely change its alignment and design. On Feb 26, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the feasibility study for the tunnel project is still at the research stage and the state government was looking into several matters, including the expansion of the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) port, which involves the alignment of the project. The undersea tunnel project along the 6.5-kilometre stretch connecting Gurney Drive to Bagan Ajam on the mainland is part of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP). The state assembly session continues tomorrow.
Malaysiakini
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Penang mulls converting undersea tunnel to bridge
The state government is considering a new design change for the Penang Third Link project from an undersea tunnel to a bridge across the Penang Strait. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairperson Zairil Khir Johari said a feasibility study was finalised in 2023 to include the possibility of a new design, either a bridge or an alternative design.
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Penang undersea tunnel remains relevant to ease congestion on first bridge, says exco
GEORGE TOWN, May 21 — The Penang undersea tunnel project remains relevant in addressing traffic congestion on the first Penang bridge, state exco Zairil Khir Johari said. The state infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairman said the tunnel would help reduce traffic in both directions on the first bridge while diverting vehicles from the surrounding area. 'This will divert traffic to the undersea tunnel and ease severe congestion on roads leading to the first bridge,' he said in response to a written question by Lee Khai Loon (PKR-Machang Bubuk) at the state legislative assembly. Zairil said the state government remains optimistic about the feasibility of the project, noting that a new design is currently being developed. 'The new design for the undersea tunnel is an alternative and significant solution for the continuity and direction of this Penang third link project to ensure its implementation,' he said. He added that the revised design would incorporate considerations for efficiency, feasibility, effectiveness, and social and environmental impacts. 'Furthermore, the proposed new design can accommodate all types of vehicles and will also be a new icon for Penang, serving not only as infrastructure but also as a future tourist attraction,' he said. However, Zairil stressed that the state government would reserve the right to decide on the project's implementation based on the results of the feasibility study.
