Terengganu Drawbridge
It is one of the main attractions that is an iconic landmark in the state of Terengganu, making this destination a must-visit destination if you go to this state.
The purpose of this bridge was built to facilitate travel across the Terengganu River and reduce traffic congestion. Its design is so unique because it resembles The Tower Bridge London, making people attracted to visit here and take pictures.
On this bridge, there is a datu gallery that collects the results of local children’s paintings for visitors to see. In addition, this 15-story tower has a sky trace where visitors can stand on the glass while looking and enjoying the beautiful view of the sea and the city of Terengganu.
Among other attractions aside from being a viral location for taking pictures, this bridge also opens up opportunities for those who want to do a study tour, especially for those who want to explore the technology used for bridge operations and get to know the waterways that connect the Terengganu river and the ocean.
Quick Fact
Terengganu tower drawbridge is 638 meter in length. Its 76-meter bascule can be raised and lowered using counterweights to allow for vessels to pass underneath it.
This drawbridge will be an iconic structure for Kuala Terengganu in line with its vision of a sustainable and viable “Coastal Heritage City” (Bandaraya Warisan Pesisir Air).
Features
As a gateway that regularises traffic flow to the new Kuala Terengganu City Centre (KTCC)
An iconic landmark structure with a central bascule span bordered by 4 towers and 2 skybridge
Skybridge can double as an Observation Platform, a Sky Café / Restaurant & Gallery
Purposes
The tower drawbridge provides a road link between the development of the North and South Estuaries, and the existing Kuala Terengganu. This will reduce traffic congestion and disperse traffic in the urban areas.
It will also provide faster alternate routes / entrances from the airport to the City.
It will be the main catalyst that will help to create a commercial centre by bringing steady traffic to the Kuala Terengganu City Centre (KTCC) while promoting shipbuilding industry and avoiding segmentation problems between the two estuaries.
Its iconic design will certainly make it a tourist attraction that will positively boost tourism industry in Kuala Terengganu.
Interesting Fact
Elevation from sea level: 106M
Elevation of street level (tower lobby): 88M
Has 4 main features:
Tower
Skybridge
Bascule
Pile-Caps
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