State Route P14 (Penang)

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State Route P14

Jalan Tun Sardon
Major junctions
West endBalik Pulau
Major intersections FT 6 Federal Route 6
FT 220 Jalan Paya Terubong
East endPaya Terubong
Location
CountryMalaysia
StatePemang
Primary
destinations
Ayer Itam
Highway system

Jalan Tun Sardon (Penang State Road P14) is a major road in Penang, Malaysia.[1] The road stretches from Balik Pulau in the west to Paya Terubong in the east. It was first proposed in 1968 under the First Malaysia Plan by the then Penang Chief Minister Wong Pow Nee, with an estimated cost of M$2 million (Malaysian dollar).[2] The route was subsequently named in honour of Sardon Jubir, who served as the Governor of Penang between 1975 and 1981.[3]

Route background

The Kilometre Zero (KM0) of the road starts at Paya Terubong junctions.

At most sections, Jalan Tun Sardon was built under the JKR R5 road standard, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 80 km/h.

References

  1. ^ "Jalan Tun Sardon, 11020 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia". Find Latitude and Longitude. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  2. ^ "Jalan Ayer Itam Balik Pulau dalam ranchangan". Berita Harian (in Malay). 11 Aug 1968. p. 2. Retrieved 23 Dec 2024 – via National Library Board.
  3. ^ "Road Safety is Restored Along Jalan Tun Sardon, Penang". Maccaferri Malaysia. 2017-07-18. Retrieved 2022-02-26.