webfact Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bang Pu-Bang Pakong road linking Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao provinces is now fully operational. The 28.75 km road was given a facelift, expanding its width from two lanes to six. The 2.1 billion baht construction project is expected to greatly facilitate domestic logistics, especially within the Eastern Economic Corridor encompassing Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao. Several factories located along the road will also likely benefit from its expansion, as it provides an additional logistical route for delivering goods between Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Samut Prakan, and Bangkok. According to the Department of Highways, the project was deemed necessary due to the route seeing increased traffic in recent years. The expanded route also aligns with government efforts to make Thailand the logistics hub of ASEAN, while reducing travel costs and time as well as improving safety for motorists. It is also expected to help alleviate traffic jams, particularly during long holidays. The Department of Highways said it hopes the newly renovated road will greatly improve the quality of life for residents in the Eastern region. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunjeff Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 God forbid they would show us a map of the road as part of the story... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bdenner Posted April 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2022 And the 1st feature we see is a bloody U turn death trap = SLOW LEARNERS!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, bdenner said: And the 1st feature we see is a bloody U turn death trap = SLOW LEARNERS!!! At least they have widened the opposite side and added a merging lane. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 11 minutes ago, kotsak said: At least they have widened the opposite side and added a merging lane How long before food stalls with tables and chairs are filling that little area ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 And can we take bikes on it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 31 minutes ago, DefaultName said: And can we take bikes on it? Sure .... in the back of a pick up truck secured by bits of string and an elastic net. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 That highways 2 (mittihap) needs 3 lanes each way. Before you can call Thailand a "logistic hub" this should be a priority. Its the countries main North to South road. Its been mostly 2 lanes since the US built it in the 50's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 45 minutes ago, Kinnock said: Sure .... in the back of a pick up truck secured by bits of string and an elastic net. No problem ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 11 hours ago, kotsak said: At least they have widened the opposite side and added a merging lane. ???? No, that's where they park the smashed up vehicles and ambulances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Living in Pattaya with family in Samut Prakan, this would have been helpful. If I could use it on a bike. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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