Several routes, including the Penang Bridge and the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge, will be temporarily closed for the Penang Fellowship Ride event this Sunday.

State youth and sports committee chairman Soon Lip Chee said the roads would be closed in stages from 6.30am to 1pm for the 66km event.

“The cycling event will start and end at Persiaran Bayan Indah 2 (opposite Queens Waterfront).

“It is organised by the state in collaboration with G Club Penang Cyclists and Penang Sports Council,” he said in a statement.

“On the Penang Bridge, the route from the island to Seberang Prai will be closed from 6.30am to 9am.

For Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge, the road from Batu Kawan to Batu Maung will be closed from 9am to noon,” he said reminding participants to wear the official jersey provided.

Soon said Penang Fellowship Ride had attracted 2,500 participants including from Singapore, Australia and Japan.

Yang Dipertua Negri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak will also participate in the event.

Source: Bernama