THE STAR
Pedestrian bridge near Penang ferry terminal damaged by piling crane
GEORGE TOWN: Anoverhead pedestrian bridge near the Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal in Weld Quay was damaged when a piling crane crashed into it.
Pengkalan Kota assemblyman Daniel Gooi, who was on site, said the crane's arm went over the overhead pedestrian bridge, which was built more than 30 years ago.
"Luckily, no one was using the bridge at that time.
"We are not sure if the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
"The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) enforcement officers will be closing part of the road to ensure public safety," he said.
Damaged overhead bridge near Penang ferry terminal dismantled
THE STAR
Thursday, 06 Feb 202010:42 AM MYT
By LIEW JIA XIAN
GEORGE TOWN: The overhead pedestrian bridge near the Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal in Weld Quay have been completely dismantled.
In a statement, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said Weld Quay (from Lebuh Downing junction to Gat Lebuh Chulia) would be closed for the removal of the overhead pedestrian bridge.
It is learnt that only the road from Gat Lebuh Chulia heading towards Lebuh Downing junction is open to traffic.
MBPP mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang was also seen at the location.
The structure, which was built in the 1970s, was the first overhead pedestrian bridge in Penang.
It was damaged on Wednesday (Feb 5) when a piling crane crashed into it.
The structure was completely taken down by 8.30am on Thursday (Feb 6) and the road remains closed for cleaning-up works.
Thursday, 06 Feb 202010:42 AM MYT
By LIEW JIA XIAN
GEORGE TOWN: The overhead pedestrian bridge near the Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal in Weld Quay have been completely dismantled.
In a statement, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) said Weld Quay (from Lebuh Downing junction to Gat Lebuh Chulia) would be closed for the removal of the overhead pedestrian bridge.
It is learnt that only the road from Gat Lebuh Chulia heading towards Lebuh Downing junction is open to traffic.
MBPP mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang was also seen at the location.
The structure, which was built in the 1970s, was the first overhead pedestrian bridge in Penang.
It was damaged on Wednesday (Feb 5) when a piling crane crashed into it.
The structure was completely taken down by 8.30am on Thursday (Feb 6) and the road remains closed for cleaning-up works.
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