Malaysia Federal Route 218
Federal Route 218 | |
|---|---|
| Jalan Lama Bentong–Raub | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 35.00 km (21.75 mi) |
| Existed | 1915–present |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Taman Raub Jaya near Raub |
| Template:JKR Federal Route 55 Template:JKR Federal Route 8 | |
| South end | Bentong |
| Location | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Primary destinations | Bentong Kampung Sungai Penjuring Sang Lee Kampung Sungai Chetang Teranum Teras Raub |
| Highway system | |
Federal Route 218, or Jalan Lama Bentong–Raub, is a federal road in Pahang, Malaysia.[1] The roads connects Raub in the north to Bentong in the south. This stretch used to be a part of Federal Route 8. The Kilometre Zero (KM0) of the Federal Route 218 starts at Bentong.
History
The route was first constructed in 1887 as part of the Kuala Kubu Bharu-The Gap-Kuala Lipis road, where a southern extension was built from Teranum to Bentong in 1915, which became the first section of what was later part of the original Federal Route 8 to be built.[2] The Bentong-Teranum-Raub section was then bypassed by straighter super two highway running through FELDA Lurah Bilut,[3] causing this old, winding section to be re-gazetted as the Federal Route 218.[4]
Features
At most sections, the Federal Route 218 was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.
Gallery
Route 218 at Teranum towards Bentong.
Route 218 at Teranum towards Raub at right. Route 55 towards Kuala Kubu Bharu starts on the left.
Southern approach to Teras.
Route 218 going through Teras.
Northern entrance into Teras.
References
- ^ Statistik Jalan (Edisi 2013). Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Public Works Department. 2013. pp. 16–64. ISSN 1985-9619.
- ^ Roads in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Ministry of Works. 2011. p. 16. ISBN 978-967-5399-17-6.
- ^ "Blog Jalan Raya Malaysia @ Cameron Highlands 2013 Part 1: Jalan Persekutuan 8 (Bentong-Raub)". 2013-06-27. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
- ^ Inventori Rangkaian Jalan Utama Persekutuan Semenanjung Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Ministry of Works. 2009. pp. 470–471. ISBN 978-983-44278-2-5.