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.

>undersea tunnel

good luck

New design wor, who turn to songlap this time

Hong kong have 3 under sea tunnel

Penang cant even have 1?

Ha ha ha ha ha ha.... ONLY those that don't use the 1st link will be against 3rd link!
13km all lanes bumper to bumper crawl!

What's the advantage of tunnel vs bridge.

Tunnels are advantageous for their ability to withstand tides, currents, and storms, maintain a clear view for shipping, and potentially reduce construction disruption on sensitive areas.

The biggest advantage of bridges is they are cheaper than tunnels.

Penang got no extreme weather, no ship goes between island and mainland. Already two solid bridge there.
If need ease congestion 3rd bridge then.

Die die want use tunnel for what.

TS have info on where's the new entry point at mainland? previously couldn't get it done because of the entry overlap with the port expansion plan at butterworth.

Yes penang island need 3rd link on the north side, used to have ferry to transport cars, but now its no longer there.

This post has been edited by LazadaGot: May 21 2025, 11:51 AM

Penang got 2 bridges mah...

Anyway, I do support a tunnel or a 3rd bridge. But why need a new design?

News from March

Probably the earlier plans have changed especially with the LRT

a 3rd bridge would be nice...but what do i know....am just an outsider who loves George Town

https://www.penangport.com.my/services/general-info



This post has been edited by Raddus: May 21 2025, 12:13 PM

both mainland and island side have port nearby, google it up

plan delayed because the entrance clashing with the port expansion plan at the mainland.

Thank you Lim Guan Eng for this in helping Penang

M4A1 Tunnel incoming

less ppl jump lol.

hk have gst

should we follow gst?
oh wai

hk have DLLM
should we follow?

Those who make fun are not Penangites

Tats wat they said about the 2nd bridge yet.......