"The Sultan Ismail bridge or popularly known as "Gertak Gantung" (suspension bridge) became an important link between Kota Bharu and Kuala Krai during the colonial time."
The Sultan Ismail bridge, which is popularly known as Gertak Gantung (suspension bridge), became an important link in the passage between Kota Bharu and Kuala Krai during the colonial era. The 70 feet-long bridge which crosses Sungai Nal (Nal River) was built in 1932 and officiated by HRH Sultan Ismail on April 19, 1932.
In the Fourth Malaysia Plan, the road system in the state of Kelantan was upgraded and with the construction of a new bridge next to it in 1986, the Sultan Ismail Bridge was no longer in use. However, Gertak Gantung is still preserved as a historical heritage for the future generations.
The Sultan Ismail Bridge is located at kilometre 9 of Jalan Kuala Krai Road heading towards Kota Bharu. For more information, please contact the Kota Bharu Tourist Information Centre at 609-7485534.
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Last viewed - May 16, 2008
Getting there
By Plane
From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airlines (Tel: 1 300 88 3000) flies twice daily. You'll land at Kota Bharu's Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (Tel: 609-7737000), about 20 minutes outside the city. From there, you can catch a taxi to Kampung Padang Halban.
By Rail
Express trains depart daily to Kelantan and other major towns up north. Two train stations serve Kota Bharu town. Disembark at the Kuala Krai Station. From there, can hire a taxi to take you to Sungai Nal where the bridge is. For further details please visit www.ktmb.com.my.
The inland route to Kota Bharu turns off the Karak Highway at Bentong and proceeds northwards to Raub and Gua Musang before continuing north towards Kota Bharu. At Kuala Krai, look for sign boards indicating the way to Kg. Banggol Guchil and Sungai Nal where the bridge is located.
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