Situated some 35km from the heart of
Batam City, the bridge is an architectural marvel that connects Batam
Island with several small islands to its south, namely Tonton,
Nipah,Sekotok, Rempang, Galang and Galang Baru (which, together are
also known as the Barelang Islands area). Therefore, the name Barelang
itself is a short form derived from the three major islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang.