Summary
- Third Penang Crossing remains under study.
- No implementation date has been fixed.
- RSNPP 2040 lists it as a high-impact project.
- Draft sets a 20% target for 2030 and 100% for 2040.
- Exact route, cost and type of crossing are not stated in the cited sections.
GEORGE TOWN, August 18 — The proposed Third Penang Crossing remains under study, with no implementation date fixed, according to the Draft Penang Structure Plan 2040 (RSNPP 2040).
The draft lists the Third Penang Crossing as one of the state’s proposed high-impact projects. It describes the project as still active at the study stage.
The plan says the crossing is intended to reduce traffic congestion and support Penang’s long-term economic growth. Under its infrastructure planning targets.
The draft records the Third Crossing at 0% in 2025. It sets a target of 20% for 2030 and 100% for 2040. The cited section does not explain what each percentage represents in terms of physical project progress.
The wider transport strategy says Penang is currently connected to Seberang Perai by two road bridges, while a third link remains at the planning stage.
The cited sections do not state the proposed crossing’s exact route, length, cost, funding model, toll structure or whether it would be a bridge or tunnel. They also do not state when construction would begin.
