GEORGE TOWN : A stretch of the third lane on the Penang Bridge-from Km1 heading to the island and Km0.7 heading to Butterworth-has been completed and opened to traffic yesterday. Malaysian Highway Authority Director- General Datuk Mohd Razali Othmand said the entire third lane will be opened in stages. 

He hoped that the opening of this stretch will reduce traffic congestion, especially during peak hours. The expansion project was expected to be completed on schedule in August