Federal Route 255 (Malaysia)
Federal Route 255 | |
|---|---|
| Sultanah Bahiyah Highway | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 13.84 km (8.60 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| Northeast end | Alor Setar (North) Interchange |
Kedah K8 Jalan Langgar FT 1 Darul Aman Highway FT 7 Federal Route 7 FT 78 Kuala Kedah Highway FT 1 Sultan Abdul Halim Highway FT 1 Federal Route 1 North–South Expressway Northern Route  AH 2 North–South Expressway Northern Route | |
| Southeast end | Alor Star (South) Interchange |
| Location | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Primary destinations | Bukit Kayu Hitam Kangar Kuala Kedah Penang Ipoh Kuala Lumpur |
| Highway system | |
The Sultanah Bahiyah Highway[1] (Malay: Lebuhraya Sultanah Bahiyah), Federal Route 255 (formerly Alor Setar Bypass and Jalan Sultanah, both Kedah State Route K139) is a major highway bypass in Alor Star, Kedah, Malaysia.[2] It was named after the late Sultanah Bahiyah, a first consort of Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah. The Kilometre Zero is located at Alor Setar North.
History
In November 2003, after a first consort of Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah, Sultanah Bahiyah, died on 26 August 2003, the Kedah state government renamed the highway Sultanah Bahiyah Highway in her honour.
In 2013, the highway was gazetted as Federal Route 255.
Features
At most sections, the Federal Route 255 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, with a speed limit of 90 km/h.
References
- ^ "Federal roads (West Malaysia) (Amendment) (no. 11) order 2011" (PDF). www.federalgazette.agc.gov.my.
- ^ Statistik Jalan (Edisi 2013). Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Public Works Department. 2013. pp. 16–64. ISSN 1985-9619.