25 Roads In Bangkok Closed To Traffic Following Flooding

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25 roads in Bangkok closed to traffic following flooding

The Nation

Rising floodwaters forced police to close 25 roads in Bangkok to traffic.

Two of the roads were closed Sunday. They are Watcharapol Road from Persmin Intersection to the Rattanakosin Sompote Road and Permsin Road, which links Soi Phaholyothin 54/1 to Sukhapibal 5 Road.

Thirteen of the closed roads are in northern Bangkok and twelve in western Bangkok.

The 25 closed roads are:

1) Vibhavadi Rangsit Road from the National Memorial Place to Lak Si Intersection

2) Phaholyothin Road from the National Memorial Place to Soi Phaholyothin 48

3) Kamphaeng Phet 6 (Local Road) from Mueang Ake housing estate to Thung Song Hong National Housing Authority estate

4) Song Prapha Road from Sri Samarn Intersection to Kor Sor Bor Intersection

5) Cherdwutthakard Road

6) Kosoom Ruamjai Road

7) Decha Tungkha Road

8) Weruwanaram (Phai Khiew Temple) Road

9) Soi Chaeng Wattana 14

10) Klong Song Canal Road from Palathikarn Intersection to Tao Poon Intersection

11) Chantharu Bekkha Road from Air Force Academy Intersection to Chantharu Bekkha Intersection

12) Watcharapol Road from Permsin Intersection to Rattanakosin Sompote School

13) Permsin Road

14) Charansanitwong Road from Bang Khunnon Intersection to Rama VII Bridge

15) Charansanitwong Road from Boromratchonnanee Intersection to Bang Khunnon Intersection

16) Sirinthorn Road from Bang Plad Intersectin to Elevated Sirinthorn Road

17) Aroon Amarin Road from Aroon Armarin Bridge to Aroon Amarin Intersection

18) Boromratchonnanee Road from Pinklao Bridge to Elevated Sirinthorn Road

19) Elevated Parallel Road from Taling Chan gate to Buddha Monthon 3 gate

20) Boromratchonnanee Road from Elevated Chimplee Road to Buddha Monthon 4 Road

21) Buddha Monthon 3 Road from Boromratchonnanee Intersection to Uthayarn Intersection

22) Uthayarn Road from Uthayarn Intersection to Buddha Monthon 3 Intersection

23) Sala Thamsop Road

24) Buddha Monthon 2 road from Boromratchonnanee Intersection to Thossakan Intersection

25) Somdej Phra Pinklao Road from Pinklao Bridge to Boromratchonnanee Intersection.

-- The Nation 2011-10-31

[plumeria]

So much for the PM's pronouncement that the worst is over.

[robbie22]

How about american embassy wireless road have fllods are not have to go soon.

[elcent]

So much for the PM's pronouncement that the worst is over.

They didn't take into account that while the tide is going down a bit new water will come from the north and the full canals will overflow in many areas with the next tide, even a little tide. It seems as they can't drain the water fast enough.

[erobando]

So much for the PM's pronouncement that the worst is over.

They didn't take into account that while the tide is going down a bit new water will come from the north and the full canals will overflow in many areas with the next tide, even a little tide. It seems as they can't drain the water fast enough.

I think the "worst is over" is referring to the central BKK areas considered "most important" by the government. Those areas aren't likely to get much flooding.

[sbk]

Inflammatory baiting and completely POINTLESS post deleted.

The inability of many members to remain civil and mind their manners is saddening, it seems some are more interested in taking potshots at each other than anything else.

[IsaanUSA]

So much for the PM's pronouncement that the worst is over.

They didn't take into account that while the tide is going down a bit new water will come from the north and the full canals will overflow in many areas with the next tide, even a little tide. It seems as they can't drain the water fast enough.

Yep, just have to let nature take it's course. It will take several weeks for the water to drain from Thailand.

[bbradsby]

How about american embassy wireless road have fllods are not have to go soon.

Wireless, Langsuan, Rama IV in that area are all dry for now, as of 6:00PM Monday. As for the Embassy, you have to have an appointment for most things now. go to their website to set one up. No more walk-ins.

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More roads in capital swamped

The Nation

Floods are worsening in the capital with more areas submerged and more roads becoming impassable to traffic.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday ordered the evacuation of Bang Phai sub-district as rapidly rising floodwaters threatened it. Bang Phai is located in Bangkok's Bang Khae district.

BMA listed the Bang Chan sub-district of Bangkok's Klong Sam Wa district as an area to be watched.

Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra said yesterday he was worried about the capital's western zone. "The water-drainage system there is not as good as the eastern zone," he admitted.

Flood-hit Bang Khae and Thawee Watthana are among districts in the western zone. Locals there are already struggling hard with floods.

"The floodwater level is now over one-metre deep," said Samart Khemthong, one of the flood victims there.

His village, Sakunthip, is located close by the Thawee Watthana Canal.

He said about 30 out of 350 families were camping out in their heavily flooded village to guard against thieves. "Now, we really need a boat," Samart said.

Sanya Sheenimit, who heads the BMA Department of Drainage and Sewerage, said BMA officials were now working in boats in the flooded western zone. "We have installed more pumps and reinforced flood barriers," he said.

He added that flooding on Bangkok's western side was aggravated partly because the Flood Relief Operation Centre (FROC) would not close the water gates of canals north of the capital in the face of stiff protests from locals.

Sukhumbhand said flooding would become a graver threat in Bangkok's eastern zone now that the government had ordered the watergate of Klong Sam Wa Canal be lifted up by 1 metre.

"More areas in the eastern zone including the Bang Chan Industrial Estate are now at risk of being flooded," he said.

In northern Bangkok, floodwater has already reached the Ratchayothin itersection. Floodwater level on the Chaeng Wattana, Ram-Indra and Phaholyothin roads is also rising. Many motorcycles and small cars have stopped dead amid high floodwater on the roads.

On Chaeng Wattana Road, government officials waded through floodwater to get into the Government Agency Complex in shorts. Upon arrival, they then changed their clothes and donned uniforms.

All food shops at the complex closed yesterday, as vendors clearly were worried about floods.

According to the Traffic Police Division, 24 roads in the capital have been closed to traffic due to severe inundation. They include portions of Phaholyothin Road, Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road, Songprapha Road and a portion of Chaeng Wattana Road.

As floods affect more roads, many are likely to become impassable soon, officials say.

-- The Nation 2011-11-02

[beano2274]

Ngamwongwan from Pongpetch junction to Khlong Prem closed. Buses that normally head into town using that route are now going down Prachacheun to Ratchavibha, then crossing onto Vibhavadi Rangsit. From the city they will use Ratchvibha again to Prachachuen then turn at Pongpetch junction towards the Mall, or use the road near Wat Samian Nari, then cross onto Prachacheun then turn at the junction towards the Mall.

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Traffic Control closes 30 routes to due flooding

Update: Nov 2

Road closures:

Source: Traffic Command and Control Center

North-bound routes to avoid:

40-50cm flood water

1. Ngam Wongwan Rd.: inbound and outbound from Pongpetch Intersection - Kaset Intersection

2. Ramindra Rd.: inbound and outbound from Bang Kaen Roundabout - Km 4 (Ramindra Soi 39)

3. Paholyothin Rd.: inbound and outbound from Bang Kaen Rounabout - Kaset Intersection.

Main North-bound routes that are CLOSED:

1. Vibhavadi-Rangsit Rd.:

Inbound: road closed from Anusorn Satharn

Outbound: road closed from uturn bridge at Office of Atoms for Peace

2. Paholyothin Rd.: inbound and outbound from Anusorn Sathrn Intersection - Bang Kaen Roundabout. Bang Kaen underpass is closed.

3. Tollway:

Inbound: closed from Lak Si Intersection

Outbound: Ratchadapisek exit

4. Chaengwattana Road: inbound and outbound, closed frmo Bang Kaen Intersection - Klong Prapa Intersection

North-bound secondary roads that are CLOSED:

1. Local Road (Kampangpetch Road): inbound and outbound, closed from Muang Ake Residence - Tung Song Hong Police Station

2. Song Prapa Road: inbound and outbound, closed from Si Samarn Intersection - Kor Sor Bor Intersection

3. Cherd Wutthakat Rd.: entire road closed

4. Kosum Ruam Jai Rd.: entire road closed

5. Decha Tungka Rd.: entire road closed

6. Wayruwanaram (Pai Kiew Temple) Rd.: entire road closed

7. Chaeng Wattana Soi 14: entire road closed

8. Klong Song Rd.: inbound and outbound, road closed from Palatikarn Intersection - Saphan Poon Intersection

9. Chantarubekka Rd.: inbound and outbound, closed from Kor Por Or Intersection (Royal Thai Naval Academy) - Chantarubeksa Intersection): 85cm flood

10. Watcharaphol Rd.: inbound and outbound, closed from Perm Sin Intersection - Rattanakosin Sompoj School

11. Perm Sin Rd. (linking Paholyothin 54/1 - Sukha Piban 5): entire road closed

East-bound routes to avoid:

30-40cm flood water

1. Suwintawong Rd.: inbound and outbound from Prai Sanee Intersection (Minburi) - Romklao Road.

Main west-bound roads that are CLOSED:

1. Charansanitwongse Rd: inbound and outbound, road closed from Bang Khun Nont Intersection - Rama VII Bridge)

2. Sirindhorn Rd.: inbound and outbound, road closed from Bang Plad Intersection - Siridhorn Elevated Rd.

3. Pinklao Rd.: inbound and outbound, closed from Pinklao Bridge - Baromma Ratchachonnanee Intersection

4. Arun Ammarin Rd.: inbound and outbound, road closed from Arun Amarin Intersection - Siriraj Hospital Intersection

5. Baromma Ratchachonnanee Rd.: inbound and outbound, road closed from Pinklao Bridge - Sirindhorn Elevated Rd. (80-100cm flood)

6. Baromma Ratchachonnanee Parallel Rd.: entire road closed

7. Baromma Ratchachonnanee Rd. in Putthamonthon: inbound and outbound, road closed from Kanchanapisek Elevated Road - Putthamonthon Sai 4

Secondary west-bound roads that are CLOSED:

1. Putthamonthon Sai 3 Rd.: inbound and outbound, entire road closed

2. Uttayan Rd.: inbound and outbound, closed from Uttayan Intersection - Putthamonthon Sai 3 Intersection)

3. Sala Thammasop Rd.: inbound and outbound, entire road closed

4. Putthamonthon Sai 2 Rd.: inbound and outbound, road closed from Baromma Ratchachonnanee Intersection - Tossakan Intersection

-- Tan Network 2011-11-02

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29 Bangkok roads closed to traffic

Presently, the outbound lanes of the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road have been closed to traffic from the Samian Naree Temple onward.

Due to severe inundation, 29 roads in Bangkok were now off-limits to traffic. They included Ngamwongwan, Paholyothin, Songprapha, Ram-Indra, Cherdwuttakart, and Sukhapibal 5.

-- The Nation 2011-11-03

[TigerWan]

How about american embassy wireless road have fllods are not have to go soon.

How about the route from Suvarn.. Airport to US Embassy? Any chance of getting through? Or utter exercise in futility and frustration ?

How about a link to a decent flood map that's been updated today ?

[erobando]

How about american embassy wireless road have fllods are not have to go soon.

How about the route from Suvarn.. Airport to US Embassy? Any chance of getting through? Or utter exercise in futility and frustration ?

How about a link to a decent flood map that's been updated today ?

Yes, you can get to the US Embassy from the airport.

Wireless Road isn't flooded now and probably won't be later, either.

[rocket0111]

Can anyone tell me if there is a route up to Saraburi, coming from S. Airport Bangkok

Edited November 6, 2011 by rocket0111

[davejointresearchcentre]

A friend of mine is badly injured in a hospital in Saraburi....can anyone give me the names / phone numbers? I guess it is a hospital with surgery facilities? How badly flooded is Saraburi?

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BMA's map of flood roads: Red(>30cm), Yellow(10-30cm),Green(<10cm) http://j.mp/v7OoEa Note: Road names in ENG/flood lvl detail in Thai /TANN

[Spee]

How about american embassy wireless road have fllods are not have to go soon.

How about the route from Suvarn.. Airport to US Embassy? Any chance of getting through? Or utter exercise in futility and frustration ?

How about a link to a decent flood map that's been updated today ?

Yes, you can get to the US Embassy from the airport.

Wireless Road isn't flooded now and probably won't be later, either.

Daytime traffic coming in from the airport is miserable due to delays heading out to Chaeng Wattana and all the cars parked on the side of the highway. The backups start before the second toll booth. Night time traffic is somewhat less congested. You may want to consider the BTS Skytrain to Ploenchit and walking from there. There is no sign of water and only the usual traffic issues on Wireless (Wittayu). Access to the US Embassy is normal as far as I can tell. I was there on Tuesday.

[mixed]

Does anyone know about the Rangsit - Nakhon Nayok rd (hwy 305)? Is it possible to travel all the way Kanchanapisek rd? Thanks.