The Jelutong Expressway (Route 1331), now called the Chong Eu Expressway, is a coastal expressway that connects the Penang Bridge to George Town (also written as Georgetown), Penang. The funding for the construction of this expressway is contributed jointly by the Malaysian Department of Works and the Penang state government. Hectares of land was reclaimed for the construction of this expressway. Phase I of the Jelutong Expressway was completed in 2003 while Phase II was completed and opened in July, 2006.
The Jelutong Expressway was renamed on 26 November 2010 by the Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng after the late Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu, the man credited with having brought industrialization to Penang.
Route 1331, The Jelutong Expressway
Jelutong Expressway Interchanges
(from Penang Bridge)
Jalan Tengku Kudin
Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim
Sungai Pinang
Macallum Street Ghaut
Magazine Road
Weld Quay (Jalan Pengkalan Weld)
With the completion of Phast II, the entire east coast of Penang Island is linked, enabling motorists to drive all the way from Batu Maung to Weld Quay. This substantially reduces travelling time. However, with the increased in traffic volume, certain stretches particularly the Sungai Nibong Expressway leading towards the Penang Bridge as well as stretches of the Bayan Lepas Expressway have become congested, especially during rush hours. With the future construction of the Second Penang Bridge the present expressway will not be able to sustain the expected increase in traffic volume without further widening.
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Jelutong Expressway in Penang Travel Tips
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