Bangkok Launches Major Pavement Renovation Project

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has initiated a pilot project to refurbish the city’s pavements, covering a combined length of 86 kilometers across 16 roads. The project begins with a focus on Rama IV Road, extending from Hua Lamphong, the city's former main train station, to Kasemrat Road, which spans approximately 5 kilometers.

 

The renovation work is divided into two segments: the first, from Hua Lamphong to Lumphini Park’s gate No.3, spans 2.3 kilometers and is about 40% complete. The second segment, covering the remaining 2.7 kilometers, is 57% complete. 

 

Acknowledging complaints about the condition of the capital’s pavement, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt pointed out the need for more comprehensive work, given that the city covers about 6,000 kilometers of pavement.

 

According to Chadchart, the renovation project adheres to international standards for pavement construction. Notable changes include reducing curb concrete edging from 18.5 cm to 10 cm and using fortified concrete for surface paving to enhance durability. Alternatives such as asphalt concrete are also being considered. These materials are designed to be robust, with a concrete thickness of 10 cm and steel reinforcement of 6 millimeters.

 

Additional features of the project include the installation of smooth ramps at building entrances, braille blocks for the visually impaired, and porous asphalt around trees to increase walking space.

 

By Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: NNT 2024-04-16

 

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[richard_smith237]

This new Pilot Project....   is it anything like the 'project' they embarked on 7 months ago ?????

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TroubleandGrumpy]

The shopkeepers will all be happy - new surface and more room to place their khrapp and gear, thus blocking the footpath.  

 

Unless of course the contrcators from Pattaya are used - and it will be like this :-

[ChrisY1]

Oh...here we go again! Footpaths ripped apart....never any rush to put them back together and my biggest gripes; The usually rip up a kilometer or something and after a while, manage to reduce workers and then only use 1 or 2 gangs. 

[Tropicalevo]

New pavement today and then major repairs in 6-12 months time.

Oldest trick in the book for ongoing projects.

A double whammy.

[fondue zoo]

 

From what I've seen these contractors can't pave or concrete for shiet.

 - no sir, you cannot use cardboard for your formwork.

-  no sir, leveling using a large wooden board you have your "assistant" walk back and forth on is maybe not the best way. Yes, I realise she's a big gal but it still won't work. _{(this happened)}

   Points though for creative macgyvering.

[spermwhale]

Trip can get it done. Go Chadchart! 

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

New pavement today and then major repairs in 6-12 months time.

Oldest trick in the book for ongoing projects.

A double whammy.

The skimming must continue.

[mfd101]

I look forward to the day - in about 10 years? (if I'm still on my feet by then) - when the walk from my hotel in Asoke to Terminal 21 becomes a pleasure rather than an obstacle course.

[rumeaug]

As a kid growing up in France in one of its many medieval small towns & villages dating back to medieval times (if not roman times) i was used to streets covered by old cobblestones. Bangkok side walks looks like the ultimate luxury to me 🙂

[BritScot]

Thailand is not the place to go if your disabled especially if you use a wheelchair! Unless you want to stay in a real 4 or 5 star hotel and not leave. Thailand is not disabled friendly.  Even disabled parking spaces are taken up by big SUV's or Thai so called high end vehicle's who have the disability of Entitlement fantasy!@!!!