Road Leading to Betong Bus Terminal collapses

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A stretch of road leading to the Betong District Bus Terminal in Yala Province has developed significant cracks and partially collapsed, causing concern for public safety. The damage, which spans over 50 metres, has prompted local authorities to take action to prevent potential accidents.

 

On December 3, Ms. Thararat Sangthong, Acting Head of the Betong Transport Office, was informed by residents about the road’s deterioration near the Betong bus terminal, located on Mahamongkhon Road, Betong District. After receiving the report, she alerted Mr. Amorn Chumchui, the Betong District Chief, and together they inspected the site.

 

They discovered a serious issue, a 10 metre deep, 8 metre wide sinkhole stretching more than 50 metre along the road. Given the severity of the damage, authorities are concerned of the  danger posed to drivers and pedestrians. In response, the Betong Municipal Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Unit, along with local police, has placed barriers and warning signs to designate the area as hazardous. Traffic is being rerouted, and access is prohibited until further notice.

 

Mr. Amorn Chumchui stated that the road collapse was likely caused by continuous rainfall, which caused the underlying soil to erode, leading to the cracking. He assured the public that traffic police have been deployed to block off the affected area and advised residents to avoid the route for their safety. He added that efforts to repair the road are already underway, with heavy machinery being brought in to restore the area as soon as possible.

 

In addition to the Betong bus terminal road, officials have reported two other major areas affected by landslides and road subsidence in Betong District, including the Sa-Ho road and a stretch in Village 3, Ban Kaep Salang, Tharn Nam Tip Subdistrict.

 

To address the immediate transportation needs, Ms. Thararat Sangthong also announced that from December 4, the Betong Transport Office will temporarily relocate the bus terminal operations to the Chalerm Phra Kiat 80th Anniversary Building, formerly known as the Betong Community Hall. This arrangement will remain in place until further notice or until repairs are completed.

 

-- 2024-12-04

 

 

[KhunLA]

Sinkhole vs poor construction ... shh

[JoePai]

But the foundation was very good quality soil - honest

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A stretch of road leading to the Betong District Bus Terminal in Yala Province has developed significant cracks and partially collapsed,

Understatement of the month so far