Skylane to close Apr. 11, 2017

[CanInBKK]

Don't know if everyone's already aware but I saw this on a Thai news website that can't be quoted that the Skylane will be closed April 11, 2017 for 7 months (reopening November 2027).

 

The renovations theyre planning look really cool - a second track 23.5km long parallel to the existing track, presumably to separate the different riding types and some additional facilities.

 

If the improvements are completed as shown it'll be a really nice place but for 7 months many cyclists (myself included) will have to find another place to ride.

[CNXBKKMAN]

The last upgrade was only done a year or so back? It also took longer than initially planned so don't be surprised if it's still closed at Christmas. 

[CanInBKK]

On March 19, 2017 at 3:06 PM, CNXBKKMAN said:

The last upgrade was only done a year or so back? It also took longer than initially planned so don't be surprised if it's still closed at Christmas. 

 

That would be most unfortunate as Bangkok already has so few places to do decent riding without the threat of being run over or bitten by a stray dog. From the proposed upgrades you could very well be right, though. It would seem like they are in effect building a second Skylane running parallel to the existing track and that is no simple task.