Lebuhraya Codrington, George Town, PenangLebuhraya Codrington, George Town, Penang (27 December 2020)


Codrington Avenue, or Lebuhraya Codrington, is a thoroughfare in the affluent residential suburb of created in the early 20th century. It links Burmah Road at Pulau Tikus with Macalister Road at the junction with Peel Avenue.

Map of Lebuhraya Codrington, Penang

Sights along Codrington Avenue

  1. Codrington Residence (GPS: 5.42798, 100.31289)
  2. St Andrew's Presbyterian Church (GPS: 5.42612, 100.31225)
  3. Sin Quah Chuah Chong Soo (GPS: 5.42927, 100.31311)
Codrington Avenue was built in the early 20th century and was named after Stewart Codrington, the acting Resident Councillor of Penang (1924). Like Peel Avenue, Codrington Avenue was lined with Cuban royal palms planted in 1935, giving it an elegant appearance.

Getting there

As it is not served by public bus, Codrington Avenue is best reached by car.

Lebuhraya Codrington roadsignLebuhraya Codrington roadsign (23 February 2019)


Codrington Avenue (11 July 2008)


Stately Codrington Avenue, George Town (18 February 2013)


Lebuhraya Codrington road sign (1 August 2008)


Stewart CodringtonStewart Codrington

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