Malaysia Federal Route 6

Federal Route 6
Route information
Length: 62.3 km (38.7 mi)
Existed: 1920s – present
Major junctions
Beltway around Penang Island
From: George Town on Jelutong
 
P19

Penang Middle Ring Road
E36 Penang Bridge
Jalan Tun Dr Awang
3114 Lebuhraya Kampung Jawa

Jalan Batu Maung

To: George Town on Tanjung Bungah
Location
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, allowing maximum speed limit of up to 90 km/h.

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

List of junctions

KmExitInterchange/JunctionsToRemarks
George Town - Bayan LepasSee also
6 Gelugor Highway
Bayan LepasSouth
Jalan Batu Maung
Batu Maung
Teluk Tempoyak
E28 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 KumbarWest
P224
Jalan Gertak Sanggul
Gertak Sanggul
Fishing village
T-junctions
Penara
Pekan GentingWest
P16
Jalan Balik Pulau Barat
Kampung Perlis
Kampung Bakar Kapur
Kuala Jalan Bahru
T-junctions
Kampung Kuala Muda
Balik Pulau
Balik PulauEast
P14
Jalan Tun Sardon
Paya Terubong
Air Itam
Kek Lok Si Temple
Roundabout
Hospital Balik Pulau Hospital Balik Pulau
Balik Pulau
Spice Garden
Titi PeropokWest
P16
Jalan Balik Pulau Barat
Kampung Perlis
Kampung Bakar Kapur
Kuala Johor Bahru
T-junctions
Jalan Permatang PasirWest
P234
Jalan Permatang Pasir
Permatang Pasir
T-junctions
Sungai Rusa
Jalan Kuala Sungai PinangWest
P236
Jalan Kuala Sungai Pinang
Kuala Sungai Pinang
T-junctions
Sungai Pinang
Jalan Pantai AcehNorthwest
P243
Jalan Pantai Aceh
Pantai Aceh
T-junctions
Clove and Nutmag Orchards
Titik KerawangTitik Kerawang Waterfall
Durian Orchards
Tropical Fruit Farm V
Forest Recreation Park and Museum
Butterfly Farm
Teluk Bahang Dam
Batik Factory
Teluk BahangNorth
P244
Jalan Teluk Awak
Kampung Teluk Awak

WEST
P247
Jalan Hassan Abas
Fishing village
Roundabout
Kampung Keling
Cultural Centre
Barat Daya-Timur Laut district border

Batu FerringhiBatu Ferringhi Beach
V
Tanjung BungahSouth
P4
Jalan Mount Erskine (Mount Erskine Road)
Mount Erskine
T-junctions
Tanjung Tokong
Jalan Mount ErskineWest
P4
Jalan Mount Erskine (Mount Erskine Road)
Mount Erskine
T-junctions
Bagan Jermal
George Town

References

  1. "Federal Route 6 (Penang Round-Island Trunk Road) April 2012". YouTube. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  2. Statistik Jalan (Edisi 2013). Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Public Works Department. 2013. p. 16-64. ISSN 1985-9619.
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