East–West Highway (Malaysia)
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East–West Highway (Malay: Lebuhraya Timur–Barat or Jalan Raya Timur–Barat, (JRTB)) or also known as Gerik–Jeli Highway (Phase 1), Kulim–Baling Highway and Titi Karangan–Gerik Highway (both are part of Phase 2), Federal Route 4, Asian Highway Route 140[2] is the 215 kilometres (134 mi) federal highway constructed by the Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) to shorten the journey from Kota Bharu, Kelantan to northwestern towns and cities of Malaysia such as Alor Star, Kedah and Penang. The highway connects Gerik, Perak in the west to Jeli, Kelantan in the east, before being extended further to Lunas, Kedah.
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Quick Facts Federal Route 4, Route information ...
Federal Route 4 | |
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East–West Highway (Phase 1: Gerik–Jeli Highway Phase 2: Kulim–Baling Highway and Titi Karangan–Gerik Highway) | |
Route information | |
Part of AH140 | |
Length | 215.5 km (133.9 mi) |
Existed | 1970[1]–present |
History | First phase completed in 1982; second phase completed in 2005 |
Major junctions | |
West end | Lunas, Kedah |
Major intersections | Butterworth–Kulim Expressway FT 4 AH140 Butterworth–Kulim Expressway FT 67 Federal Route 67 FT 76 Federal Route 76 FT 205 Federal Route 205 FT 66 Federal Route 66 |
East end | Jeli, Kelantan |
Location | |
Country | Malaysia |
Primary destinations | Lake Temenggor Banding Island Tanah Merah Kota Bharu Pasir Puteh |
Highway system | |
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