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RESPONSE TO ACCIDENT ON PENANG BRIDGE
The unfortunate incident where a container trailer (4 axles, 14 tyres) overturned at Line D at 5:22pm on 16 March 2010 was cleared at 8:10pm. Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd (PBSB) has called an external crane operator to remove the trailer from the location.
While the trailer was being cleared, users of Penang Bridge were informed of the traffic conditions via radio and Variable Message Sign (VMS).
Meanwhile, Penang Bridge's OTIM users were alerted of the accident so that they could plan a smoother journey.
During the time of the accident, traffic had to be converged into left and emergency line, causing some congestion. We thank our users for their patience.
To plan your next smooth journey on the Penang Bridge, please check for traffic updates via Short Message System (SMS) by typing:-
OTIM<space>topen
or
OTIM<space>toprai
and send sms to the following numbers:-
012-434 5366 (Maxis),
019-573 3666 (Celcom) or 016-416 8666 (Digi).
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Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd
(PBSB) is the concessionaire of the Penang Bridge
and is responsible for managing, operating,
upgrading and collecting toll from the Bridge under
a 25-year concession from August 15, 1993 to May 31,
2018. It is a single-purpose company with the sole
purpose of undertaking the operations, maintenance,
tolling and improvement works on the Penang Bridge.
It has successfully obtained the ISO 9002
certificate (high standards and quality of the
system production, installation and services) and
was the first toll plaza operator to obtain those
certification.
Among the achievements of PBSB are:-
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First toll plaza operator in Malaysia to
obtain MS ISO 9002 certification |
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First toll plaza in Malaysia to introduce toll
payment by Contactless Smart Card |
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First toll plaza in Malaysia with smart card
payment for all classes of vehicles. |
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