Prai River Bridge

Perai River Bridge is a dual-three lane cable stayed bridge that straddles the Perai River in Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia. It is part of the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR).

Perai River Bridge

Jambatan Sungai Perai
Coordinates5°23′22″N 100°22′34″E
CarriesMotor vehicles
CrossesPerai River, Penang
LocalePerai, Butterworth Outer Ring Road
Official namePerai River Bridge
Maintained byLingkaran Luar Butterworth (Penang) Sdn. Bhd.
Characteristics
Designcable stayed bridge
Total length1.85 km (1.15 mi)
Width27.8 m (91 ft)
Longest span185 m (607 ft)
History
DesignerDar Al-Handasah Consultants
Opened2005
Location

Designed by Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, it won the IStructE Award for Transportation Structures and the prestigious Supreme Award in 2006. Constructed by Lingkaran Luar Butterworth (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. on a turnkey contract.

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