Construction of MRT Orange Line begins today

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BANGKOK — The first pile will be driven into Ramkhamhaeng Road on Monday for the construction of the MRT Orange Line, expected to bridge eastern Bangkok to the rest of the city by 2023, Bangkok police and the project’s contractors announced.

Only an inner lane on both sides of the road will be closed while the construction is underway near Ramkhamhaeng Soi 135 and 157, Police Maj. Gen. Chiraphat Phumchit, Deputy Chief of Bangkok Metropolitan Police said Monday, adding that traffic would not be affected, as two lanes will continue to operate and July 10 will mark a national holiday.

The pile is part of the construction process for the Orange Line extension on the MRT, from the Thailand Cultural Centre in Huai Khwang district to Min Buri, set to commence in November.

Read: 111 Billion Baht Skytrain Orange Line Approved

 

Chiraphat said the five-year construction is likely to affect Bangkok traffic as its 17 stations go through major routes already notorious for congestion.

Starting from the Thailand Cultural Centre off Ratchadapisek Road, the Orange Line will continue to Rama IX Road and go along Ramkhamhaeng Road to eventually end at an intersection with Suwinthawong Road.

Out of the 17 stations, the first 10 will be constructed underground. The rest will be elevated stations.

 

 

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... And with it the development of a whole lot of premium real estate zones from Huai Kwang all the way to Min Buri.