Federal Route 6 (Malaysia)
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Route information | |
Length | 62.33 km (38.73 mi) |
Existed | 1920s–present |
Major junctions | |
Beltway around George Town | |
From | Jelutong |
Penang P19 Penang Middle Ring Road Jalan Tun Dr Awang Penang P10 Jalan Batu Maung | |
To | George Town on Tanjung Bungah |
Location | |
Country | Malaysia |
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
- ^ "Federal Route 6 (Penang Round-Island Trunk Road) April 2012". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ Statistik Jalan (Edisi 2013). Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Public Works Department. 2013. pp. 16–64. ISSN 1985-9619.