Malaysia Federal Route 6

Federal Route 6
Federal Route 6
Route information
Length	62.33 km (38.73 mi)
Existed	1920s–present
Major junctions
	Beltway around George Town
From	Jelutong
	Template:JKR(P) Penang Middle Ring Road; Template:MES-E Penang Bridge; Template:JKR Jalan Tun Dr Awang; Template:JKR Lebuhraya Kampung Jawa; Template:JKR(P) 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
	Highways in Malaysia; Expressways; Federal; State;

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.

List of junctions

Km	Interchange/junctions	To	Remarks
	George Town–Bayan Lepas	See also Template:JKR Gelugor Highway
	Bayan Lepas	South Template:JKR(P) Jalan Batu Maung Batu Maung Teluk Tempoyak Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (Penang Second Bridge) Bandar Cassia Batu Kawan Nibong Tebal Ipoh Kuala Lumpur	T-junctions
	Kampung Sungai Batu
	Teluk Kumbar
	Teluk Kumbar	West Template:JKR(P) Jalan Gertak Sanggul Gertak Sanggul Fishing village	T-junctions
	Penara
	Pekan Genting	West Template:JKR(P) Jalan Balik Pulau Barat Kampung Perlis Kampung Bakar Kapur Kuala Jalan Bahru	T-junctions
	Kampung Kuala Muda
	Balik Pulau
	Balik Pulau	East Template:JKR(P) Jalan Tun Sardon Paya Terubong Air Itam Kek Lok Si Temple	Roundabout
	Hospital Balik Pulau Template:Hospital sign	Hospital Balik Pulau Template:Hospital sign
	Balik Pulau
	Spice Garden	Template:Parking signs
	Titi Peropok	West Template:JKR(P) Jalan Balik Pulau Barat Kampung Perlis Kampung Bakar Kapur Kuala Johor Bahru	T-junctions
	Jalan Permatang Pasir	West Template:JKR(P) Jalan Permatang Pasir Permatang Pasir	T-junctions
	Sungai Rusa
	Jalan Kuala Sungai Pinang	West Template:JKR(P) Jalan Kuala Sungai Pinang Kuala Sungai Pinang	T-junctions
	Sungai Pinang
	Jalan Pantai Aceh	Northwest Template:JKR(P) Jalan Pantai Aceh Pantai Aceh	T-junctions
	Clove and Nutmag Orchards	Template:Parking signs
	Titi Kerawang	Titi Kerawang Waterfall Template:Parking signs Template:Recreation area sign Template:Beach sign
	Durian Orchards
	Tropical Fruit Farm	Template:Parking signs Template:Vista Point signs
	Forest Recreation Park and Museum	Template:Parking signs
	Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
	Teluk Bahang Dam
	Teluk Bahang Forest Eco Park	Teluk Bahang Forest Eco Park Template:Parking signs Template:Recreation area sign Template:Beach sign
	Batik Factory
	Teluk Bahang	North Template:JKR(P) Jalan Teluk Awak Kampung Teluk Awak WEST Template:JKR(P) Jalan Hassan Abas Fishing village	Roundabout
	Kampung Keling
	Cultural Centre
	Tropical Spice Garden	Tropical Spice Garden Template:Parking sign Template:Wakaf sign Template:Toilet sign Template:Recreation area sign Template:Vista Point signs
Barat Daya-Timur Laut district border
	Batu Ferringhi	Batu Ferringhi Beach Template:Parking signs Template:Toilet sign Template:Wakaf sign Template:Vista Point signs Template:Recreation area sign Template:Beach sign
	Tanjung Bungah	South Template:JKR(P) Jalan Mount Erskine (Mount Erskine Road) Mount Erskine	T-junctions
	Tanjung Tokong
	Jalan Mount Erskine	West Template:JKR(P) Jalan Mount Erskine (Mount Erskine Road) Mount Erskine	T-junctions
	Bagan Jermal
	George Town