Federal Route 6 (Malaysia)

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Federal Route 6

Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in George Town, Penang Dec2024.jpg
Route information
Length62.33 km (38.73 mi)
Existed1920s–present
Major junctions
Beltway around George Town
FromJelutong
Major intersectionsPenang P19 Penang Middle Ring Road
Penang Bridge Penang Bridge
Jalan Tun Dr Awang
FT 3114 Lebuhraya Kampung Jawa
Penang P10 Jalan Batu Maung
ToGeorge Town on Tanjung Bungah
Location
CountryMalaysia
Primary
destinations
Gelugor
Bayan Lepas
Penang International Airport
Balik Pulau
Batu Maung
Batu Feringghi
Highway system

Federal Route 6[1] is a federal road around Penang Island, Malaysia.[2]

Route background

The Federal Route 6 is the main circular trunk road that circles through the Penang Island. Its starting terminal (Kilometre Zero) and the ending terminal are located at the Penang Port Roundabout, George Town.

History

The road was constructed by the British in the 1920s.

Features

At most sections, the Federal Route 6 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, with a speed limit of 90 km/h.

There are no overlaps, alternate routes, or sections with motorcycle lanes.


References

  1. ^ "Federal Route 6 (Penang Round-Island Trunk Road) April 2012". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  2. ^ Statistik Jalan (Edisi 2013). Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Public Works Department. 2013. pp. 16–64. ISSN 1985-9619.