Thailand plans 50 billion baht tunnel expressway in Bangkok

[webfact]

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) announced plans to construct a 50 billion baht tunnel expressway connecting Kaset and Ngamwongwan. Public opinion on the project will be gathered and considered on July 13.

 

EXAT Governor Surachet Laophulsuk revealed that the third public hearing will finalise the feasibility study for the northern section of the Third Stage Expressway System, specifically the N1 replacement segment.

 

Initial plans suggest constructing a tunnel structure with a budget of approximately 50 billion baht. The route will begin at the Sri Rat Expressway-Ngamwongwan Road intersection, running along Ngamwongwan Road, passing under Phong Phet Intersection, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, and Kaset Intersection, continuing onto Prasert-Manukit Road, and connecting the Northern Expressway Phase 3 Project, section N2.

 

This route will cover a distance of 6.7 kilometres.

Tomorrow’s meeting will finalise the construction format and gauge public support for EXAT’s proposal. Subsequently, EXAT will compile the feedback and present it to the Ministry of Transport and other relevant agencies for further consideration.

 

Tunnel structure

Surachet added that the Bangkok Northern Expressway Phase 3, section N2, which will be constructed from Prasert-Manukit Road to the Eastern Outer Ring Road of Bangkok, spanning a distance of 11.3 kilometres and will require an investment of approximately 16.96 billion baht.

 

Currently, the detailed study, design, and environmental impact assessment for both sections have been completed.

The new tunnel will aim to alleviate traffic congestion in one of Bangkok’s busiest areas, providing a more efficient route for commuters and reducing travel time significantly. This initiative aligns with the broader objective of enhancing Bangkok’s infrastructure to support its growing population and urban development.

 

EXAT’s approach highlights the importance of integrating public feedback into the planning process, ensuring that large-scale infrastructure projects serve the best interests of the community.

 

In separate news, villagers of Ban Rak Chat in Khon Kaen, have taken matters into their own hands to repair their deteriorating village road, which has become riddled with potholes and hazards, making travel perilous and causing frequent accidents.

 

by Ryan Turner

Image courtesy of Matichon

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-07-11

 

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[brianthainess]

And the money will come from ????????????

[brianthainess]

Should be fun in the floods. 

[Tropicalevo]

8 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Should be fun in the floods. 

Plus the fact that Bangkok is 'sinking', and sea levels are rising.

[ronster]

They truly did win the US Powerball !!

Planes , helicopters , Submarine and now tunnels 🙈

[hotchilli]

40 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

And the money will come from ????????????

Mulberry trees?

[hotchilli]

29 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Plus the fact that Bangkok is 'sinking', and sea levels are rising.

The conversion to marine taxis will be simple

[DPKANKAN]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Plus the fact that Bangkok is 'sinking', and sea levels are rising.

They can use their submarine in it then!!!!😏😏😏😏😂🤣😂🤣

[NoDisplayName]

36 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

The conversion to marine taxis will be simple

 

Hence the need for more submarines!

[NoDisplayName]

3 minutes ago, DPKANKAN said:

They can use their submarine in it then!!!!😏😏😏😏😂🤣😂🤣

 

And you thought motorcycle taxis with machetes and zip guns was bad..................

[PingRoundTheWorld]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

And the money will come from ????????????

Easy- they'll just print it. Who cares about inflation and currency devaluation, right??

 

There's a number of other questions though:

1. Why?? Is there an actual need? this isn't anywhere near central Bangkok, is there enough actual traffic congestion to warrant such a project?

2. If there is traffic - why not just build it above ground? tunnels this long cost a lot to maintain even beyond the initial cost.

3. What envelopes were passed as part of the decision-making process?

4. Is the drilling going to be outsourced to Chinese companies? was that part of the decision process?

...

[snooky]

12 minutes ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

Easy- they'll just print it. Who cares about inflation and currency devaluation, right??

 

There's a number of other questions though:

1. Why?? Is there an actual need? this isn't anywhere near central Bangkok, is there enough actual traffic congestion to warrant such a project?

2. If there is traffic - why not just build it above ground? tunnels this long cost a lot to maintain even beyond the initial cost.

3. What envelopes were passed as part of the decision-making process?

4. Is the drilling going to be outsourced to Chinese companies? was that part of the decision process?

...

What HiSo lives in that area who wants less traffic zipping by his door?

[SAFETY FIRST]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) announced plans to construct a 50 billion baht tunnel expressway

That money should be used in relocating the capital, that should reduce traffic. 

 

Bangkok is sinking. 

 

Edited July 11 by SAFETY FIRST

[ThaiFelix]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Plus the fact that Bangkok is 'sinking', and sea levels are rising.

I think thats the idea, somewhere for the water to go next it rains.     

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Should be fun in the floods. 

Yep! Given the high water table it could become a massive high-capacity drain.

[owl sees all]

BKK will be under water soon. Along with London and Holland.

 

 

[OneZero]

Ref today's AN link to the closure of a prominent Amata City factory, I had the following comment about infrastructure projects:

 

"It is such continuing Thai economic developments such as this factory closure that highlight the stupidity & military arrogance of using limited budgets to purchase Chinese submarines. 

Any infrastructure development, even if wasteful, would serve Thai working people better than Chinese submarines."

 

 

 

 

[Maitdjai]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Tomorrow’s meeting will finalise the construction format and gauge public support for EXAT’s proposal. Subsequently, EXAT will compile the feedback and present it to the Ministry of Transport and other relevant agencies for further consideration.

In short, finding out where the funds should come from, which "relevant" pockets have to be lined, and which tax could be increased, or introduced.

There are a lot of "big" plans and hubs in the pipe.

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

3 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Plus the fact that Bangkok is 'sinking', and sea levels are rising.

The conversion to marine taxis will be simple

Can park a sub in it soon then......

[sherwood]

Not a real smart idea fellas.

Of you go and think about another ridiculous plan.

Struth 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Can park a sub in it soon then......

A bit like the aircraft carrier.

[happysoul]

The first thing that came to mind : they really need that submarine

[alien365]

A map would have been nice to help visualise the route. 

[freedomnow]

It will be subsea by time its finished in 2050.

 

Just in time for 100% hovercar uptake.

 

NICE.

[paymaster]

19 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Should be fun in the floods. 

I had the same thought but realised the MRT operates in tunnels. I can't recall any adverse events offhand. 

[Denim]

You can never make enough roads for cars.  Make a new road and cars will fill it. If nature abhors a vacuum cars hate empty roads more.

 

What is needed is more and better public transport. People often take their cars because public transport does not effectively cover their journey.

[owl sees all]

59 minutes ago, Denim said:

You can never make enough roads for cars.  Make a new road and cars will fill it. If nature abhors a vacuum cars hate empty roads more.

 

What is needed is more and better public transport. People often take their cars because public transport does not effectively cover their journey.

You are bang on the dosh there Denim.

 

But ponder this. When BKK become Thailand's first '15 minute city', where will all the vehicles go? Get into the scrap business I say. Easy money.

[freeworld]

On 7/11/2024 at 12:18 PM, brianthainess said:

And the money will come from ????????????

From the usual sources. Tunneling World quotes:

"Mr. Surachet also added that EXAT is in good financial health and is contemplating investing in the project itself, and continued that the agency may consider allocating bonds to increase money to finance the construction."

[freeworld]

8 hours ago, Denim said:

You can never make enough roads for cars.  Make a new road and cars will fill it. If nature abhors a vacuum cars hate empty roads more.

 

What is needed is more and better public transport. People often take their cars because public transport does not effectively cover their journey.

Agree. Even Sukhumvit is becoming a nightmare again and many of the vehicles have only 1 person driving.

[Daniel Cully]

Thais love their cars.