Sultan Ahmad Shah II Bridge

Sultan Ahmad Shah II Bridge or Semantan Bridge is the longest highway bridge in the East Coast Expressway network. It bridges the Pahang River in Pahang, Malaysia. This 700-metre bridge was opened when the East Coast Expressway was built. It crosses the Pahang River, the longest river in west Malaysia. At the entrance of the bridge there are 2 elephant trunks which symbolize Pahang. There also many colorful lights around this bridge. This bridge was opened by Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah on 22 April 2004. Near the bridge is the Temerloh Rest and Service Area (both bound).

Sungai Pahang Bridge

Jambatan Sultan Ahmad Shah II
(Jambatan Semantan)
Coordinates3°30′41″N 102°25′52″E / 3.51139°N 102.43111°E / 3.51139; 102.43111
CarriesMotor vehicles, Pedestrians
CrossesPahang River
Locale East Coast Expressway East Coast Expressway
Official nameSultan Ahmad Shah II Bridge
(Semantan Bridge)
Maintained byANIH Berhad (formerly MTD Prime Sdn Bhd)
Characteristics
Designarch bridge
Total length700 m
Width--
Longest span--
History
DesignerGovernment of Malaysia
Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM)
MTD Infraperdana Sdn Bhd
Constructed byMTD Construction Sdn Bhd
Opened2004
Location
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