Traffic to worsen as Asok flyover closes for 300 days

By The Nation

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will close the Asoke vehicle flyover for major repairs for 300 days next year, meaning the already-congested traffic on notorious New Phetchaburi road is expected to worsen.

Worse still, parts of some traffic lanes under the bridge will have to be closed for 120 days during the repair of the flyover’s supporting pillars and other key structural parts of the bridge, BMA deputy governor Chakkaphan Phiewngam said on Wednesday.

 

Chakkaphan said the BMA has had discussions with the Traffic Police Division about how to minimise the impact from the repair work. As part of alleviation measures, signs will put up to inform motorists of alternative routes to avoid the Asok intersection.

 

He said the BMA has allocated Bt170 million for the repair work, which will start early next year.

 

The deputy governor said the bridge has been in use for 41 years since it was constructed in 1976. So far, it has never been closed for major repairs, he added. Now, however, it is necessary due to damage in several structural parts, including the iron beams, pillars, road surfaces and lighting system.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30334359

 

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So Asoke becomes a cul-de-sac?

Maintenance Thai style as usual. Don't fix it until it breaks. 

4 hours ago, Lupatria said:

Maintenance Thai style as usual. Don't fix it until it breaks. 

 

They are fixing it BEFORE it collapses. Let us all know how to do that without impeding traffic. We're waiting to hear your alternative.

MRT and BTS will be my superstars of transport for the next 300 days !

The real question is, how long will it really be closed for. 500-600-700 days. 

6 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

They are fixing it BEFORE it collapses. Let us all know how to do that without impeding traffic. We're waiting to hear your alternative.

But have they maintained it; at all, never mind properly?