Second Penang Bridge toll plaza to close from 10am to noon on Dec 13

BATU KAWAN: The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge will temporarily close the toll lane at Plaza A Bandar Cassia for an emergency simulation exercise from 10am to noon on Tuesday (Dec 13).

Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) chief executive officer Faisal Shahbudin said the simulation exercise was aimed at assessing the readiness level and response of the company, emergency response teams and related agencies when dealing with emergencies on the highway.

"The emergency training is conducted at regular intervals to assess the level of preparedness of our staff and the authorities involved. This involves our company, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force (CDF), PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS), and JKSB contractors," he said in a statement on Monday (Dec 12).

He said that during the training, motorists travelling from PLUS Highway to the island side of Bayan Lepas and Batu Maung will be diverted to Bandar Cassia Toll Plaza B.

They are also required to follow road signs and obey instructions by JKSB personnel during the exercise.

"For any enquiries, emergency assistance, or latest traffic updates, users are advised to contact JKSB Hotline at 1-300 30 2828," he said. – Bernama