Penang Second Bridge Close For Training, 13 December 2023

The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge will temporarily close the Plaza A toll lanes at Bandar Cassia tomorrow, Tuesday, December 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to noon, according to Jambatan Kedua S/B.

According to Faisal Shahbudin, CEO of Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB), the simulation exercise was designed to assess the organisation's readiness and response level, which includes emergency response teams and all related agencies in dealing with emergency situations on the highway.

"We conduct simulation exercises to avoid any possible incidents for the highway users as their safety is always our priority," he said.

“The emergency training is conducted at regular intervals to assess the level of preparedness of our staff and the authorities involved. This involves our company, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force (CDF), PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS), and JKSB contractors," he said in a statement today.

Motorists travelling from PLUS Highway to the island side of Bayan Lepas and Batu Maung will be detoured to Bandar Cassia Toll Plaza B during the two-hour bridge closure. During the exercise, motorists are required to obey JKSB personnel and follow road signs.

(Source: Bernama)