PMRT

PENANG THIRD LINK

PENANG THIRD LINK

Penang is a highly populated city with rapid growing number of vehicles (over 2 million) outnumbering the human population (over 1.5 million). Roads on the island are crawling with thousands of vehicles every single day, even traffic on alternative roads are beginning to increase, as drivers are exploring ways to escape traffic jams on the major roads. A proper traffic infrastructure is rudiment to support, disperse and distribute traffic to reduce congestion and bottle-necks.

The need to expand the traffic infrastructure is crucial for the economic development of Penang Island. The Penang Three Major Roads and Third Link consists of four phases and will be carried out according to the proposed project schedule. This component will provide an efficient traffic network system for Penang state.

The Third Link is the fourth phase project by Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd. The Third Link, which will connect Persiaran Gurney, George Town and the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) in northern Seberang Perai, will be approximately 6.8km from shore to shore.

Third Link

Note: Transit alignment & system subject to review prior to implementation.
  • Links Gurney Drive in George Town to the Butterworth Outer Ring Road
  • 6.8km from shore to shore
  • Will support, disperse and distribute traffic to reduce congestion and bottlenecks
  • Consists of four phases to be carried out according to the proposed project schedule.