The National Bridge of Suramadu

Suramadu National Bridge Crosess the Madura Strait, connecting the island of Java at Surabaya and the island of Madura. At 5.438 meters, it is Indonesia's longest bridge. The Suramadu comprises three section which is the causeway, the approach bridge, and the main bridge.
The construction of the bridge was inaugurated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on 20 August 2003, and the bridge was officially opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on 10 June 2009.
The Bridge intended to accelerate development on Madura, is part of the economic infrastructure for Madura, which is somewhat disadvantage relative to the other part of East Java. The construction of the Bridge cost approximately 4,5 trillion rupiah.

 
The three spans of the bridge were built concurrently from Surabaya Side, from Bangkalan Madura side, and the central secton comprising the main bridge and the approach bridge.

With a total lenght of 5.438 meters and width of around 30 meters, The Suramadu Bridge provides four 3,5 meter lanes in each direction, with two emergency at both side. The bridge also has a spesified lanes for motorcycles.

After entering this bridge the vehicle speed is also limited at a certain speed given the sea breezes that pass from right to left blowing very fast. This is the reason that every vehicle passing is not allowed to stop along the bridge. However, every rider can still enjoy the scenery along the Suramadu especially in the afternoon when the sun began to set. No need to rush to get through this bridge because to cross it only takes about 5 minutes. In addition to the beautiful ocean scenery, colorful lights that were fired into the pillars of the bridge right in the middle of the bridge to make the scenery more beautiful Suramadu.

Whether you visit Surabaya for Business or Pleasure, this viewpoint would give you an idea to visit The National Bridge of Suramadu.