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
- Number of vehicle lanes: 2 + 1 for motorcycles (each direction)
- Targeted date to be opened to the public: November 2013
- Overall cost: Around RM3 billion
- Average time taken to drive from Batu Kawan to Batu Maung: 20 mins
- Proposed speed limit on bridge: 80 km/h (50 mph)
- Percentage of local contents to be used: 60%
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