rooster59 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Provision for the handicapped may delay opening of Pattaya tunnel Image: Sophon The Pattaya underpass opening may be further delayed due to discussions about an unfinished part of the project to help handicapped pedestrians.Sophon cable reported on Facebook that the matter relates to the provision of a bridge for the handicapped at the entrance to the tunnel that has not been built.While they reported that virtually everything connected to the actual tunnel itself was finished the whole project could be further delayed by this issue.The project is already over three months behind schedule as it was due to be opened in February.Now there could be further delays to scupper a revised handover date of May 22nd.Sophon reported that the lighting, signage and barriers as well as other infrastructure was now 100% complete on the 1.9 kilometer underpass but the Department of Rural Roads were still in discussions with the contractor regarding the handicap bridge.It was felt that the opening could not go ahead until everything was finished as it could cause further problems down the line. Source: Sophon -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-05-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark01 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Load of Bull s***. Just another excuse for their delay. What next? Delay due to choosing colour to pain walls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetpeter Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Would it not be cheaper to put in a pedestrian crossing with BIG traffic lights and cameras for red light jumpers, very clear road markings and signs and a maintenance contract to make sure they work. plus a policeman on duty there for two weeks to slap instant fines. Gotta be cheaper than build a bridge, which will not get used, except for suicide jumpers. and motorbikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepattaya1961 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Found some news this morning that the project is 90% completed, but another THB 800mn is approved to complete the other 10%.........hard to believe, but hey.....TiT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Didn't see the word ""misunderstanding"" used. At least the revised opening date could have been put down to a "misunderstanding". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee99 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 The East lane of sukhumvit south bound is tore up half the length of the tunnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farang hunter Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 if turtles were in charge that mission would be accomplished long time ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 if turtles were in charge that mission would be accomplished long time agoTeenage mutant ninja turtles ?Kowabunga ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Are they talking about a handicapped-accessible pedestrian overpass over Sukhumvit at "the" entrance to the tunnel. (Aren't there *two* entrances?) Earlier news releases had mentioned such an overpass with elevators was needed. If that is what they are talking about, why can't the tunnel be open during the construction of the overpass(es)? IIRC, they only closed Sukhumvit for a few hours at night during a phase of construction of the new (non-handicapped-accessible) pedestrian overpass over the central part of the tunnel. Has anybody seen a handicapped-accessible highway overpass in Thailand anyplace else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Since when was disabled access high on anyone's list of priorities in Pattaya (hospitals excepted)? One large beach side hotel has motorcycles parked blocking their ramps for wheelchair access. Edited May 6, 2017 by champers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 3 hours ago, mark01 said: Load of Bull s***. Just another excuse for their delay. What next? Delay due to choosing colour to pain walls? No. They remember the hysteria, finger pointing, and phony hand wringing by our TVF schoolmarms when the promenade was being redeveloped that there would be no wheelchair access in front of Mikes Mall. The handicapped were going to have get out in the street!!! Hence that access has just got to be there before it's opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I truly hope none of you ever become handicapped or have family members that are. All projects need to have handicap access prior to opening. The BTS in Bangkok is an example of not caring about the handicapped; elderly or the infirm. As a driver in Thailand, I am sure you can experience the traffic a little longer so those who are not able bodied can be accommodated. After all- your are driving a vehicle not a wheelchair. How about some understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I believe the word is "planning"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 looks like it's something to do with contract, if they, by opening to traffic, accept/take delivery the tunnel 'as is' now without the pedestrian bridge, the contractor could bugger off without having to build the rest of connected facilities At least new traffic lights were installed for Junction to Klang and Siam Country Club, I had dreaded that in the oversight to get things built, they could have forgotten to include them in the contract and since it was dug off at the start of the construction, it'll then be nobody's job to put them back in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Oops. We've put too much money in our pockets. Gonna take a bit longer. Need to come up with something. Mmmm. How about this ....... Edited May 6, 2017 by dinsdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joskeshake Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 hopefully they gonna do something on the old U turns,today i came from noen ploeb wan on Sukemvith and took te U turn to go to the home pro on the other side,and nearly dissapeared in the potholes between the 2 lanes,also at the end of noen ploeb wan on Sukemvith its horrible,only potholes and loose sand, very dangerous at this crossing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 handicap noun UK /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ US /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ handicap noun (CONDITION) [ C or U ] old-fashioned a condition in which part of your body or mind has been permanently damaged or does not work normally. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer the word disability: Sorry, I am not sensitive, but I find the headline offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 4 hours ago, BigBadGeordie said: handicap noun UK /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ US /ˈhæn.dɪ.kæp/ handicap noun (CONDITION) [ C or U ] old-fashioned a condition in which part of your body or mind has been permanently damaged or does not work normally. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer the word disability: Sorry, I am not sensitive, but I find the headline offensive. In golf, do they ask "What's your disability?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Don't make me laugh. Provisions for handicapped, if there are ever any, are ignored anyhow. Be it the handicapped parking at the airport or Tesco, or the handicapped lane always blocked by parked cars on soi Yume! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 2 hours ago, hobobo said: In golf, do they ask "What's your disability?" Disable......(D). Is able...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 13 hours ago, Thaidream said: I truly hope none of you ever become handicapped or have family members that are. All projects need to have handicap access prior to opening. The BTS in Bangkok is an example of not caring about the handicapped; elderly or the infirm. As a driver in Thailand, I am sure you can experience the traffic a little longer so those who are not able bodied can be accommodated. After all- your are driving a vehicle not a wheelchair. How about some understanding. While i agree that it must be terrible to be disabled , why should thousands and thousands of people be so put out ,because they have not built a disabled bridge , there are no other ones in Pattaya ,once again i am truly sorry for anyone with a disability , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 An off topic post ending in a general flame has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 The whole process from a stupid plan to execution of simple tasks has been fraught with corruption and incompetence from start to finish. It has bankrupted businesses on side roads; inconvenienced hundreds of thousands of motorists, yet for a fraction of the time and cost, an over pass could have been built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, i claudius said: While i agree that it must be terrible to be disabled , why should thousands and thousands of people be so put out ,because they have not built a disabled bridge , there are no other ones in Pattaya ,once again i am truly sorry for anyone with a disability , Well maybe this is a good start, then. Since when is "it's never been done before" a good excuse for not doing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 17 hours ago, yankee99 said: The East lane of sukhumvit south bound is tore up half the length of the tunnel exactly! I see little advantage in the provision of a bridge for the handicapped at the entrance to the tunnel when to actually reach it the handicapped are forced to share the road (and even that isn't in a great state of repair) with trucks, buses cars and motorbikes because the sidewalk doesn't even exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gintis0604 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 16 hours ago, Thaidream said: I truly hope none of you ever become handicapped or have family members that are. All projects need to have handicap access prior to opening. The BTS in Bangkok is an example of not caring about the handicapped; elderly or the infirm. As a driver in Thailand, I am sure you can experience the traffic a little longer so those who are not able bodied can be accommodated. After all- your are driving a vehicle not a wheelchair. How about some understanding. Try to go by wheelchair in Pattaya! How will they ever come TO a lift? In the middle of the streets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, gintis0604 said: Try to go by wheelchair in Pattaya! How will they ever come TO a lift? In the middle of the streets? that is impossible to even visualise but then try to even imagine someone on a mobility scooter on the lame excuse for a road surface on Sukhumvit Road itself (because there is no sidewalk ) with big buses on your tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inzman Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 This town is so filled with corrupt projects in boggles the mind. From the scam job building the marina that never opened to a totally unneeded tunnel that never opens. The public never questions the Hugh amounts of graft that <deleted> up the whole job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Well maybe this is a good start, then. Since when is "it's never been done before" a good excuse for not doing something?I did not say they shouldnt do it ,they should ,what i said is why should thousands of people be put out while they are building it ? Just open the underpass,why wait.Sent from my SM-A720F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Katia said: Since when is "it's never been done before" a good excuse for not doing something? Thai women find that a perfectly good excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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