By Chan Wei Chao (REN 39846), Team Leader, Bricksmen Team · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. · Updated 12 November 2026
From 6am on Saturday, 14 November 2026, motorists travelling along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah towards Sungai Tiram will no longer be allowed to turn right into Jalan Sungai Tiram 1 in Bayan Lepas. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will run the arrangement as a trial for at least three months to see whether it works.
Why MBPP is making the change
Removing the right turn removes one traffic-light phase at the junction. Traffic on Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah gets a longer green light, and MBPP expects a shorter overall signal cycle and smoother flow on the main road.
Alternative routes into Jalan Sungai Tiram 1
| Option | Route |
|---|---|
| 1 | U-turn at the Penang International Airport roundabout, head back along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, then turn into Jalan Sungai Tiram 1 |
| 2 | U-turn at the airport roundabout towards Jalan Tun Dr Awang, make a second U-turn near Tree Sparina condominium, then turn left into Jalan Sungai Tiram 9 |
| 3 | Continue to the overhead bridge, U-turn in front of the Bayan Lepas Police Station, then head back towards Sungai Tiram |
What it means for residents and commuters
- Sungai Tiram residents: drivers who now turn right into Jalan Sungai Tiram 1 will need to use one of the U-turns above. Allow extra time during peak hours until you know which route suits you.
- Main-road commuters: traffic heading along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, the main route between the airport, Bayan Lepas and the island’s south, should see a longer green phase at this junction.
- It is a trial: MBPP will assess it after at least three months, so the arrangement could be kept, changed or dropped.
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah is also the road where LRT Mutiara Line work has caused partial lane closures, which The Star reported would run until 15 November.
Bayan Lepas projects on this site
Goodwood Residence is on Jalan Tun Dr Awang, one of the roads used in the second alternative route.
| Project | Location | Indicative price | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Residence | Jalan Tun Dr Awang | RM797,648–RM905,883 | Completed |
| Maldives Residence | Ideal City | RM498,000–RM550,000 | 2027 |
| Queens Residences Q3 | Queens Waterfront | RM958,130–RM1,988,640 | 2027 |
| The Pier | Bayan Mutiara | From RM856,620 | 2028 |
| Valencia Residence | Teluk Kumbar corridor | RM1,391,300–RM1,553,600 | Completed |
Frequently asked questions
When does the no-right-turn rule start?
At 6am on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
How long will it last?
It is a trial of at least three months. MBPP will then decide whether to keep it.
Which turn is affected?
Only the right turn from Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah into Jalan Sungai Tiram 1 for traffic heading towards Sungai Tiram.
Looking at Bayan Lepas?
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Sources
- Penang Property Talk: Right turn into Jalan Sungai Tiram 1 to be prohibited from 14 Nov
- Newswav: Right turn into Jalan Sungai Tiram 1 to be prohibited from 14 Nov
- The Star: LRT Mutiara line: Partial lane closures on Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah until Nov 15
This article is general information based on published reports as of 12 November 2026. Traffic arrangements may change after the trial. Project prices are indicative and depend on availability.